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.

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NAIROBI, Kenya May 29 – President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from paying income tax, saying the proposal is aimed at easing the burden on low-income earners despite the expected impact on government revenue.

Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi on Thursday, 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.

“We can even find a way so that all those earning Sh30,000 and less are left out of the tax bracket,” the President said.

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He acknowledged that the move could create a Sh40 billion revenue gap but insisted the government was ready to pursue innovative approaches to support ordinary Kenyans.

The annual prayer gathering was attended by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Joyce Kindiki, senior government officials, lawmakers and foreign dignitaries.

President Ruto anchored his address on faith and national optimism, referencing the Constitution’s recognition of God as the “God of all creation.”

“As we believe in God, we must believe in ourselves and our country. This is a great nation and we must believe in it,” he said.

The President recalled the severe drought experienced in 2022 and said national prayers held at Nyayo National Stadium preceded improved rainfall seasons that revitalised agriculture, particularly maize, tea and coffee production.

He also defended his administration’s economic performance, arguing that negative media reporting does not reflect Kenya’s actual progress.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya