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Originally published by The Standardtop
April 15, 2026
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Ruto cuts VAT from 16 to 8 percent for three months

Ruto said the temporary VAT reduction is intended to provide immediate relief to consumers..
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has announced a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel and a significant government intervention to alleviate the high cost of living for Kenyans.
- VAT on fuel has been cut from 16% to 8% for a period of three months.
- The measures were announced by President William Ruto.
- An additional Sh6.5 billion will be injected to stabilize fuel prices, and kerosene prices will remain unchanged to protect low-income households.
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