Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reassured salaried workers that planned Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax cuts are still on track, despite their absence in the recently enacted Finance Act 2026.

• The government is committed to fulfilling President William Ruto's pledge to reduce the tax burden on workers.
• CS Mbadi stated that discussions on how to reduce PAYE taxes would begin immediately.
• The omission from the Finance Act 2026 is attributed to legislative timing, with assurances from leaders like National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah that the review is proceeding.