Maraga criticizes economy, vows to reduce borrowing if elected

Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the country’s economy is under strain and argues that taxes proposed in the upcoming Finance Bill will place a heavier burden on Kenyans. Speaking during a State of the Nation address in Ufangamano, Nairobi, Maraga also criticized the country’s debt levels, saying that if elected president, he would reduce domestic borrowing and balance the budget. The former Chief Justice said he would need only five years to put the country on the right path.