Azimio says the proposal to increase VAT on fuel to 16 per cent will push up cost of living, want Ruto to withdraw Finance Bill and re-introduce a people friendly one.

Barbs continue to fly as the Kenyan National Assembly continues to hash out the specifics of the 2023 finance bill.

A reduction in house levy from 3% to 1.5%, but an 8% VAT increase on fuel, from 8% to 16% are two current points of contention.