The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has proposed a 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax across all bands and recommended capping the top rate at 30% to boost economic growth. In a statement, KBA said it supports the decision by President William Ruto to exempt Kenyans earning up to Ksh 30,00 from PAYE
President William Ruto has commended his Deputy President (DP) Kithure Kindiki for effectively supporting the government’s agenda, a role that he argues former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua reportedly struggled to fulfil. Speaking to UDA aspirants at State House on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, President Ruto said that his work has become significantly easier since Kindiki assumed
President William Ruto has announced that employed Kenyans who are earning less than Ksh30,000 will not pay taxes. Speaking during the UDA Aspirants Meeting, Ruto said the government has started the process of reducing taxes for all Kenyans. “We have begun the process of bringing down taxation. All Kenyans earning less Ksh 30,000 will not