As the debate on the implementation of the housing levy fund intensifies, Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has asked the government to consider using funds recovered from corruption proceeds to build houses for the poor.
In a tweet, Mudavadi urged the state to dedicate recovered assets in building affordable housing to fulfill President Uhuru Kenyatta's agenda.
"An ill conceived approach to a noble cause at this point in time. The gov't should dedicate recovered proceeds from corruption in providing housing for the poor," he said.
He noted that the government should stop burdening the common Mwananchi with more taxes, since the latter was already paying too much.
"With the high cost of basic commodities soaring and a biting drought it is foolhardy to load the employee and employer with additional taxation through," he opined.
The government on Tuesday issued a notice ordering all employers to commence deducting the 1.5% housing levy effective next month in order to achieve the president's goal.
The move has since been opposed by the Federation of Kenyan Employers stating that it is unlawful for the government to impose the deduction contrary to a court order that declared the taxes unconstitutional.