A surprising message from Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to President William Ruto has opened a fresh debate over taxation, public services and the government’s spending priorities.
Kaluma urged President Ruto to persuade Parliament to increase taxes and levies, arguing that Kenyans need more roads and other critical infrastructure. Read Full Article Here
He also suggested that citizens would be willing to pay more if higher taxation translated into better services.
“Please persuade Parliament to increase taxes and levies. Kenyans need more roads and other critical infrastructure,” Kaluma said in his message to the President.
He added that Kenyans have no problem paying additional taxes if they can see tangible improvements in services and infrastructure delivered by the government.
The remarks are likely to attract attention at a time when taxation remains one of the most sensitive issues in Kenya’s political and economic debate.
Kaluma has previously taken part in parliamentary debates on taxation. During debate on the Finance Bill 2026, he said the Finance and National Planning Committee had sought ways to broaden the tax base and improve tax administration without increasing the tax burden.
His latest message therefore introduces an interesting contrast, placing greater emphasis on raising additional revenue to finance infrastructure.
The statement also comes amid continuing discussions in Parliament about roads, fuel levies and government revenue. Parliamentary records show that lawmakers have linked road maintenance funding to specific levies while debating the need to balance taxation with the cost of living.
Kaluma’s appeal now puts the spotlight firmly on President Ruto and Parliament, with the debate likely to centre on whether additional taxation should accompany demands for better public infrastructure.
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