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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 28, 2025
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Why Kenyans are willing to pay more taxes but distrust government
Seven out of 10 Kenyans would rather pay higher taxes than see their government borrow more money but an overwhelming majority believe the tax system is unfair and lacks transparency...
✨ Key Highlights
A recent survey reveals that while a significant majority of Kenyans are willing to pay higher taxes to avoid government borrowing, they express deep distrust in the current tax system's fairness and transparency.
- Seven out of 10 Kenyans would prefer paying higher taxes over increased government borrowing.
- An overwhelming majority of Kenyans believe the tax system is unfair and lacks transparency.
- The survey highlights a paradox: a willingness to contribute more financially versus a lack of faith in how those contributions are managed.
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