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Kenya Economy
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citizen.co.zafinance46 days ago
Kenya President Proposes Income Tax Exemption Below KSh30,000
President William Ruto announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from income tax. The proposal would create an estimated KSh40 billion revenue gap.
citizen.co.zaworld60 days ago
Matatu Operators Plan Up to 50% Fare Hike Following Fuel Price Increase
Operators in Nairobi said the latest fuel price adjustment has made operations unsustainable, citing sharp increases in diesel and petrol prices. They threatened to withdraw services nationwide from Monday unless the government intervenes with action or subsidies. The announcemen…
rte.ieworld61 days ago
EPRA to Announce May Fuel Prices as Global Oil Costs Rise
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is set to announce its monthly fuel price review on Thursday evening, 14 May 2026, with the current cycle having ended that day. Pump prices in Nairobi exceeded Sh206 per litre for petrol and diesel after one of the steepest increases…
agriculture.einnews.comfinance64 days ago
Kenya Delays Income Tax Relief for Low-Income Workers Citing Revenue Shortfall
The government has postponed plans to exempt workers earning up to 30,000 shillings from PAYE tax and to reduce the rate for those earning between 30,000 and 50,000 shillings. Officials cited a projected 35 billion shilling revenue gap. The Treasury is reviewing whether higher co…
Bloombergfinance66 days ago
Kenya Plans Taxes on Mobile Phones and Banking Fees to Raise Revenue
Kenya is preparing to introduce taxes on mobile phones and banking fees as part of measures to generate nearly $1 billion in additional revenue. The government aims to reduce the country's fiscal deficit to its lowest level in a decade while addressing debt challenges. The plans…