Eldas MP Adan Keynan has said he fully supports the Finance Bill 2023 that has been tabled in Parliament.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV, Keynan said he supports the bill because the country requires informed and courageous decisions.
"MPs are the representatives of the people, this is not the first budget, we have had several before. I support the Finance Bill 2023," he said.
The MP said as a country, we must think outside the box, saying not everything in the bill is 100 per cent.
"All those who canvas around me as Jubilee party will support this, it is the best thing to do, ultimately after two or three years, we will benefit," Keynan said.
"Our GDP has stagnated because of destructive politics. For once, let's think outside the box."
Keynan said if the tough decisions are not made, the Kenyan shilling will be under siege.
"Very soon our shilling will be paper money, let's pass this bill, support what is good in the bill and trust in your legislators," he said.
The MPs' declaration comes a few days after President William Ruto said he is waiting to see the legislators who will oppose the Bill.
"I am waiting for the Members of Parliament who will go and vote against the employment of these young people, against housing that would give these people the chance to own a house with five per cent mortgage," he said on Sunday.
The Bill proposes, among others, that employees contribute three per cent towards the Housing Fund Levy.
This, Ruto said, is not a tax but a contribution and saving scheme towards the affordable housing project.
He also said the contribution is mandatory.
