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The World Bank has released its latest public finance review for Kenya and it has some suggestions for the government if it wants to achieve spending efficiency and lower its debt-to-GDP ratio, which currently stands at 65.5%. Citizen Digital's Dennis Musau breaks down the lender's suggestions, from a two-year government hiring freeze to additional levies on alcohol and tobacco.
Why World Bank wants Kenyan public servants’ allowances slashed, higher taxes on alcohol and tobacco
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