BUSIA SENATOR Okiya Omtatah files case challenging Finance Bill 2023; argues it is unconstitutional.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, on Friday, June 2, moved to the High Court, challenging the provisions of the Finance Bill 2023.

In his submission, Omtatah argued that the Bill was unconstitutional and thus asked the court to intervene.

“There are clear limitations that cannot be breached when doing taxation. You cannot force somebody to save. You cannot force somebody to join an association.” – Senator Okiya Omtatah after filing a lawsuit challenging the legality of Finance Bill, 2023

“Section 76 of the Bill threatens socio-economic rights (Article 43) to the extent that, if made law, the fund will require a 3 per cent reduction in basic salary for employees and a 3 per cent contribution from employers, thereby reducing worker’s purchasing power as it increases business operating costs,” Omtatah told the court.