We can now reduce taxes and that is how we will transform our nation,” Ruto said. According to the President, the foundation of the current economic recovery was laid by prioritising economic stability at the start of his administration. That was the biggest problem we had, the stability of our economy,” Ruto said. “We are taking proposals to Parliament when they resume next week because we are in the process of reducing the tax burden on Kenyans,” Ruto said. “Those earning up to Sh50,000 we reduce the tax by 5 per cent,” Ruto said.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 14:50 UTC