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Blow to tax-weary Kenyans as government shelves plan to cut PAYE

KRA's failure to hit revenue target stopped plans to ease tax burden on Kenyans

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by JULIUS OTIENO

News06 June 2025 - 10:00
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Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Debt and Privatisation Committee /FILE

Salaried Kenyans, who are already grappling with heavy taxes, have been dealt a major blow after the government shelved plans to ease the pay as you earn burden.

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the ministry has dropped its proposal to reduce PAYE following the Kenya Revenue Authority’s consistent failure to meet revenue collection targets.

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