Former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara has differed with President Uhuru Kenyatta after he announced 8 percent VAT drop on petroleum products from 16 percent.
According to Magara, it will still be a burden for poor Kenyans to buy fuel.
"Uhuru is just joking with Kenyans. He should not force poor Kenyans to pay the loans his government has borrowed by hiking prices of commodities," he said.
The vocal ex-MP urged the Head of State should go for the cartels who have stolen public funds.
"Uhuru should recover stolen money from the corrupt government officers to repay the loans his government owes foreign countries. The fuel prices should come down from Uhuru's proposed Sh118 to at least Sh110 for poor Kenyans to afford," he added.
He urged MPs to reject the President's 8 percent proposal saying the legislators are the last option the electorates are relying on.
Magara reiterated elected leaders from the Gusii community should embrace peace and unity and work around the clock to improve the lives of people.
"Elected Gusii leaders should not under-represent our people. Lack of unity among our leaders may hinder development in the entire Gusii region," he added.
He was speaking on Saturday in Kisii town.
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