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JM KARIUKI parliamentary ideas (1969-75 Hansard) show a vision for egalitarianism - warned of Kenya of "10 millionaires and 10 million beggers". 1968 he sponsored HIRE PURCHASE ACT that to-date helps many access goods to uplift lives. Enabling proPoor policies, ending graft key.
2007/8 PEV was mutating to class warfare esp in hotbeds. Today, many leafy neighbourhoods are isolating and many kids from these rich estates don't know of "others". Often TV comedies feature these differences firming the contemptuous demarcations. We have a very serious problem.
Solution to redress marginalisation is to end corruption. When thieves are protected by those with influential power, then creation & spread of criminal enterprises and mass grievances will grow, thrive. But to expect culprits to end vice is to be naive. Looting sadly now 'legit'
We all hate paying them, and it can be hard to justify why we need to continue contributing --- especially when the stories of how tax use goes bad far outweigh the positive narratives. But in reality, taxes build our schools and maintain our hospitals. - @bobcollymore
Taxes lay the basis for critical infrastructure such as road or other transport systems, and they help the underprivileged access more services. - @bobcollymore
Most importantly, taxes also create the conditions for responsible businesses to grow and thrive. - @bobcollymore
