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Experts have raised concerns that proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2026 could stifle growth in Kenya’s emerging digital economy and other nascent sectors.
Among recommendations by bankers and accountant lobbies is the reduction of PAYE across all tax bands.
President Samia Suluhu recently said Tanzanian and Kenyan youth should be caned if they dare to protest under the pretext of democracy.
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi sents mixed signals on the expected reforms to PAYE structure that could favour the low-income earners, and defends the tax proposals in the Finance Bill, 2026.
Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against new US strikes.
Former Law Society president says 25 per cent activation tax will punish the poor, widen digital divide
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