Gladys Boss Shollei: Kenyans Don't Mind Paying Taxes, But They Also Demand Performance

• National Assembly deputy speaker Gladys Boss has asserted that Kenyans don't mind paying more for better public services
• She added that the public sector is characterised by poor performance, making it hard for Kenyans to pay more
• Recently, President William Ruto encouraged Kenyans to pay taxes to clear the country's outstanding debt

National Assembly deputy speaker Gladys Boss Shollei, asserted that Kenyans do not mind paying more for public services under certain circumstances.

When will Kenyans gladly pay more taxes?

Speaking to Citizen TV, Shollei stated that if Kenyans were assured of improved outcomes and enhanced performance from the public service, they would not object to paying higher taxes.

She illustrated this point by referring to a scenario where a Kenyan seeking expedited court proceedings would willingly pay additional fees if their needs were met promptly.

"It's the actual service that people want to see. If you tell Kenyans to give money for more officers, they will be happy to do that provided that those police officers actually perform," she said.

She added that the reason Kenyans are always having problems paying for public service is because of poor performance in the sector.

William Ruto insists Kenyans must pay more taxes

As earlier reported, resident William Ruto insisted that Kenyans must pay taxes to salvage the country from the debt burden that is currently weighing heavily on his administration.

While speaking at the 24th General Assembly at PCEA St Andrew's Church on April 9, Nairobi, Ruto used a bible story from the book of Matthew in the New Testament where Jesus asked his disciples to give unto Ceasar what belongs to him.

He further clapped back at individuals asking him to reduce taxes by quoting the book of Proverbs 13:22, which states that a good person leaves an inheritance to his children and the wealth of sinners is stored up for the righteous.

Ruto defends his tax policies

Also, Ruto dismissed criticism of his policies, which are characterised by increased taxation and deductions.

Addressing Kenyans living in Japan on Wednesday, February 7, the president said Kenya is not going to be developed by others, by debt, but by the efforts of Kenyans.

The head of state pointed out that Kenyans must roll up their sleeves and develop the country, adding that Japan's tax as a percentage of GDP is 34.8% while Kenya's stands at 15%.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Gladys Boss Shollei: Kenyans Don't Mind Paying Taxes, but They Also

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