President William Ruto on Monday, January 30, warned a section of Kenyans whom he accused of sponsoring demonstrations led by Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
The President was speaking in Mombasa during the National Assembly Post-Election Seminar.
Ruto further warned Kenyans who were evading paying tax noting that their time was up.
“We cannot operate in a space where those in power exempt themselves from paying tax by using all manner of instruments.
“I want to tell those who used to exempt themselves from paying tax that their day is up even if they sponsor demonstrations,” the President warned.
Ruto further warned that every Kenyan will carry his own fair burden when it came to nation-building.
“This country is not The Animal Farm where some animals were more equal than others,” he remarked.
He quickly added, “I want to assure Kenyans that there will be no additional taxes except those agreed by law.”
The President further outlined his economic agenda for the coming financial year.
“We must cut the cloth that fits us and that is why I will make sure there is no oversize budget.
“I will be presenting shortly to Kenyans a revised budget that is in tandem with our available raising measure,” the President stated.
Ruto took a swipe at the previous administration remarking that it engaged in carefree borrowing that put the economy at risk.
“When I came to office we had a budget that we needed to borrow Ksh900 billion which to me is reckless and irresponsible,” he noted.
