Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

Significance Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating President William Ruto’s efforts to secure the revenue needed to stabilise government finances. Impacts Court-ordered suspensions of recently imposed taxes will likely mean a higher-than-projected budget deficit this year. Inflation and the costs of implementing new levies will fuel county demands for a greater share of revenues. Controversies with the judiciary will further politicise an institution that has yet to establish its credibility among all Kenyans.