Opiyo Wandayi, the minority leader in the Kenyan National Assembly, has likened the Housing Levy in the Finance Bill to a well-known pyramid scam. During the bill’s discussion in Parliament, Wandayi expressed his belief that this plan could potentially ignite a revolution in Kenya. He argued that combating drug and alcohol abuse while keeping young people jobless is contradictory, and he believed that this measure would serve as a catalyst for change due to the frustration Kenyans have with dishonesty.
Wandayi firmly advocated for the rejection of the housing levy and the bill, asserting that it exemplifies a pyramid scheme. Furthermore, he accused the government of neglecting the interests of Kenyans, particularly with the proposed tax on wigs and cosmetics. He questioned the implications for citizens who rely on selling beauty products, highlighting the impact on employees in barbershops and beauty salons.
Wandayi emphasized that Kenyans are closely observing the situation, noting that the eventual passage or rejection of the measure will not change this. He stressed the importance of the country’s leaders taking a stand and acknowledged that their actions would either shape or undermine the outcome.
Opiyo Wandayi criticized the Housing Levy and the Finance Bill, comparing them to a pyramid scam. He voiced concerns about the government’s disregard for the well-being of Kenyans, particularly in relation to the proposed tax on wigs and cosmetics. Wandayi believed that this issue had the potential to spark a revolution, and he stressed the significance of the leaders’ stance in determining the eventual outcome.