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Lines drawn in Ruto, Raila fight over taxes

The stage is set for a showdown between President William Ruto's troops and Azimio leader Raila Odinga's lieutenants over what critics have termed punitive taxation laws.

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by GEOFFREY MBUTHIA

News15 May 2023 - 07:36

  • • The Finance Bill, 2023  among others, proposes an increase in the National Hospital Insurance Fund contribution, especially for high-income earners.

    • It introduces a mandatory 3% deduction of salary to the Housing Fund and raises taxes from 30% to 35% for those earning Sh500,000 and above.
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