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June 18, 2026
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Mbui pushes Ruto tax exemption pledge for low earners

Mbui pushes Ruto tax exemption pledge for low earners

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui moves to legislate President William Ruto’s pledge to exempt workers earning below Sh30,000 from income tax, setting up a parliamentary push affecting 1.5 million workers...

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Kathiani Member of Parliament Robert Mbui is pushing to legally implement President William Ruto's pledge to exempt low-income earners from income tax. This legislative effort aims to remove workers earning below KSh30,000 from the tax net.

  • An estimated 1.5 million salaried workers would benefit from the tax exemption.
  • Key figures involved include MP Robert Mbui, President William Ruto, and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
  • The proposal, initially mentioned by President Ruto, was omitted from the recent budget statement, causing concern, though the Treasury states it remains under consideration.

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