Mbadi: PAYE review for low earners delayed to October

Mbadi attributed the delay to a busy schedule, including his planned attendance at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, as well as the need to conduct public participation before introducing the proposed changes...

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The review of PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax bands for low-income earners in Kenya has been postponed to the first week of October, according to National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.

Employees earning Sh30,000 and below are proposed to be exempted from PAYE.
The delay is attributed to the CS's schedule, including attendance at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, and the need for public participation.
The Kenya Bankers Association has proposed cutting PAYE rates by five percentage points across all tax bands.

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