Why Kenya's president wants people to love the taxman

Kenyan President William Ruto is pushing for higher taxes, arguing that the country's tax burden is lower than other African nations.

However, many Kenyans feel overtaxed and angry about the increasing burden, which has led to protests and criticism from opposition figures and economists.

Despite the uproar, the government plans to introduce more taxes, aiming to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 20% by 2027.

Economists argue that the focus should be on efficient tax collection and reducing corruption, rather than increasing taxes, which could lead to decreased revenue and economic growth.