Currently, the residents purchase a tomato at Sh20 from the previous Sh 5 while one cabbage goes for Sh110 up from Sh40.
The organisers of the protest, dubbed "Occupy Parliament," have called on participants to show up in black at noon to keep vigil as MPs vote at 2.30 pm on the bill that has been widely rejected as punitive.
Tinubu acknowledged hardships caused by the reforms, which also include higher interest rates and the partial removal of electricity subsidies, but said this would create a stronger foundation for future growth.
The impact of the price increase will be felt by millions because the subsidised loaves are a staple for much of the population of about 106 million.
National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said on Tuesday that the public hearing will be held on June 10 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 9.30 am to 5 pm.
If the bill becomes law, insurance companies will collect the motor vehicle tax at the point of issuance of insurance coverage and remit the same to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) within five working days.
ICPAK says the proposal to reclassify the supply of ordinary bread from zero-rated to standard-rated will increase the product’s price, as it is a staple food for most Kenyans.
President William Ruto intends to raise the country's average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, and to 20–22 per cent by the end of his term.
President William Ruto has reassured the public time and again that his government is committed to the war on graft but has been criticised over the withdrawal of bigfish cases.
As inflation skyrockets, many poor Nigerians have had to skip meals and give up products now considered a luxury, such as meat, eggs and milk.
Opposition chief Raila Odinga's coalition says the drive is aimed at increasing their visibility in preparation for a fresh confrontation with President William Ruto's government.
The committee said there was divergent opinion regarding the Housing Levy and VAT on fuel which were effected under the Finance Act 2023
FKE said the cost of doing business in the country has become unsustainable since the enactment and implementation of the Finance Act 2023.