The paradox of clashing court rulings on public participation and tax laws

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Curb wastage, graft to justify tax collection. FILE PHOTO | POOL

Public participation is a fundamental value and principle of governance in Kenya's Constitution. It binds all persons when interpreting the Constitution or any law in Kenya.

Recently, courts in Nairobi and Kitale rendered judgments on the same date on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Act 2021 and the Finance Act 2022 (the Acts) respectively.

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