Kenyan Bankers Warn KRA Over Heavy Taxation on Salaried Kenyans - April 2026

Kenyan bankers are urging the government to reduce taxes on salaried workers, warning that the current burden could destabilize the economy. The bankers association expressed concern over the impact of high taxation on disposable incomes and consumer spending. Meanwhile, John Mbadi as head of the National Treasury of Kenya is drawing attention for his performance and potential future political role, with analysts questioning whether he is tipped for a bigger political position. Kenya's government has rejected a Ksh 2.5 billion deal with Saudi Aramco for affordable cooking gas supply, citing the proposed terms as untenable, meaning cooking gas prices could stay high.

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Bankers Warn KRA Over Heavy Taxation on Salaried Kenyans

Kenyan bankers are urging the government to reduce taxes on salaried workers, warning that the current burden could destabilize the economy.

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