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May 29, 2026
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President Ruto Proposes Tax Exemption for Kenyans Earning Below Sh30,000

President Ruto Proposes Tax Exemption for Kenyans Earning Below Sh30,000

President Ruto said the government is preparing to take the proposal to Parliament as part of broader interventions to cushion vulnerable households from economic hardship. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from paying income tax, a proposal set to be presented to Parliament.

  • The proposed tax exemption aims to ease the financial burden on low-income earners, despite an anticipated KSh40 billion revenue gap.
  • The announcement was made during the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi.
  • President Ruto also highlighted various government initiatives, including local financing for infrastructure projects and progress in universal healthcare.

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