This year's budget has provided some reprieve to Kenyans in particular products and services.

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But it was a sad day for women as the government moved to tax beauty products.

Those who use make up and beauty products are set to bear the brunt of increased prices following the introduction of a 10 percent excise duty on cosmetic products.

This would mean that one would have to cough out extra coins for beauty services.

Other affected products and services include exercise duty on kerosene and passenger flight levies for international travellers.