user_mobilelogo

Party Emblem

sdp party emblem

Party Headquarters

Swiss Cottages,House No.8 Ring Road,
Kileleshwa, Off Riverside Drive, Nairobi.
TEL: +254 721 276 829 / +254 745 124 425

Contact Us

Communist Party of Kenya (CPK)
P.O Box 101011-00101 Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Find us on Facebook

sdpkenya facebook

Find us on Twitter

Important links

donate

 

membership

 

 

 

 

 

The Kenya Finance Bill 2023 is an unfair and regressive legislation that favors the wealthy and corporations at the expense of the working-class and poor majority. It fails to implement progressive taxation, placing an undue burden on those who can least afford it while failing to adequately tax the wealthy. For example, the proposed increase in tax on kerosene, a basic commodity used by many poor Kenyans for cooking and lighting, will hit the vulnerable hardest.

 

The Communist Party of Kenya proposes several steps to improve the bill. Firstly, the inheritance tax should be increased to redistribute wealth and prevent the concentration of wealth among a few families. Secondly, the corporate tax rate should be significantly increased to ensure that corporations pay their fair share and contribute to the common good. Thirdly, basic commodities such as kerosene should be exempt from taxation, while luxury goods and services should be taxed more heavily. Fourthly, a land tax on big landlords can help reduce wealth inequality and generate revenue for the government.

 

Moreover, the proposed increase in tax on mobile money transfers is a direct attack on the poor, who heavily rely on this service. The tax should be abolished, and alternative revenue sources explored. We urge the Kenyan parliament to consider our proposals and take action to protect the interests of the common people.

 

The Communist Party of Kenya believes that budgeted funds should be directed towards pro-people services like healthcare and food security instead of servicing illegitimate debts or paying hefty perks for government bureaucrats. A fair and just taxation system that adequately taxes the wealthy and corporations is essential to building a more just and equitable society.

 

We call on all progressive forces to unite against the Kenya Finance Bill 2023 and demand a fair and just taxation system that prioritizes the needs of the poor and marginalized. The Kenya Kwanza administration must listen to the voices of the people and amend the Finance Bill 2023 accordingly. Failure to do so will only deepen the poverty and inequality that already exists in our society.

 

It's time for the government to prioritize the needs of the people over the interests of the wealthy few. The Kenya Finance Bill 2023 must be amended to reflect this priority.

 

 

Booker Ngesa Omole 

The National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Committee of the Central Organizing Committee of the Communist Party of Kenya

CPK Slams Shanta Gold's Predatory Mining Agenda in Ramula and Exposes Gem MP's C...
20 Nov 2023 13:34

  The Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) strongly condemns Shanta Gold's intended exploitative mining activities in Ramula, a scheme that has garnered controversial support from Mr. Odhiambo, the Member of Parliament for Gem Constituency. Addressing the public gathering at Gamba Technical Training Institute (TTI), Mr. Odhiambo's alignment with Shanta Gold's questionable project raises serious concerns about his commitment to the well-being and rights of the Ramula community. Shanta Gold's clandestine operations, coupled with their disregard for legal procedures and transparency, demonstrate a t [ ... ]

Read more
CPK Joins the Global Anti-Imperialist Frontline in Athens: A Call to Action
17 Nov 2023 08:20

Comrades and allies of the anti-imperialist struggle, in the historic streets of Athens, where the struggle for democracy and resistance converge, the World Anti-Imperialist platform gathers to confront the rising tide of world war and outline the tasks ahead for all steadfast anti-imperialists. The Communist Party of Kenya (CPK), committed to internationalism, stands among the participants, represented by Booker Ngesa Omole, the National Vice Chairperson of the Central Organizing Committee. This crucial event, unfolding from November 17 to 20, is not merely a conference; it is a battlefield  [ ... ]

Read more
Urgent Action Needed to Halt Corruption in Cooperative Sector
16 Nov 2023 05:07

November 15, 2023, 18:24 Hrs   For Immediate Release Statement by Comrade Leon Munala, Member of the Central Organizing Committee and Secretary of Peasant and Cooperative Movement, Communist Party of Kenya   Stop Extorting SACCOs: A Call for Immediate Investigation and Action Dear Fellow Kenyans, The Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) expresses grave concern over the pervasive corruption affecting our cooperative sector. Today, the Nation Media Group reported that hundreds of Metropolitan National SACCO members are demonstrating against the alleged misappropriation of Sh7.7 billion by sen [ ... ]

Read more
Kenyan Police in Haiti: A Betrayal of Principles and a Dance with Imperialism
14 Nov 2023 10:20

The decision by President Ruto and his government to deploy 1000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti has ignited a storm of outrage and condemnation from the majority of Kenyans, both at home and within the Communist Party of Kenya. This move is perceived as a betrayal against the heroic people of Haiti, with the Communist Party firmly asserting that the crisis in Haiti is not merely a result of gang violence but a deliberate problem orchestrated by the imperialist core group, led by the United States and Canada.   nravelling Haiti's Struggle To fully understand the gravity of this deployment [ ... ]

Read more