Karen Nyamu’s Indifference to Taxing Sanitary Pads
Discussions on the potential increase in prices of sanitary towels and diapers due to proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2024 have sparked concerns among Kenyans.
The Bill includes provisions for an eco levy on imported finished products while exempting locally manufactured items.
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Ahead of planned protests, President Ruto convened a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, where it was announced that the eco levy would be scrapped.
Karen Nyamu, a nominated Senator, was present at the meeting and shared updates from the event.
“Dissecting the finance bill at the ongoing Kenya Kwanza PG at State House.”
After the meeting, Karen posted additional photos with a caption that sparked controversy.
“Mr. President must enjoy seeing me 😄😄” she jokingly wrote alongside laughing photos.
This comment drew criticism from netizens who questioned her stance on the eco levy.
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“Does this mean you don’t care about the prices of pads because you use tampons? 🤔🤔🤔” one concerned Kenyan queried. Karen responded,
“….@wanjikustephens hehehe does it mean if u use pads u don’t care about tampons. I use tampons yes! And that trigger for some people.”
Wanjiku, not satisfied with Karen’s response, added,
“…[email protected] those pads and tampons are already highly taxed; they should be 100% free. Come on board to fight some of these things for our people is all I ask.”
Karen engaged with several others who expressed dissatisfaction with her comments.
i.am_nyamkamba wrote, “….You said you use tampons wow!!! Let me report this account immediately,” to which Karen responded.
“karenzo.nyamu…[email protected]_nyamkamba Yes I use tampons lol or you think they’re exempted from the import tax 🤦🏽♀️😅😅”
dan_isuzu_truckske chimed in, “@karenzo.nyamu 😂😂 we should calm down.”
To which Karen replied, “@dan_isuzu_truckske calm your tires, yeah 😅”
winniemurigi commented, “It’s the audacity for me madam I use tampons.”
Karenzo.nyamu replied, “@winniemurigi but I do 😅 and they’re all taxed the same ama 🤭”
The exchange highlighted differing opinions on the taxation of sanitary products and Karen Nyamu’s response to criticism regarding her stance.
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