Kenyan workers continue to shoulder a growing tax burden while reforms remain uncertain

ICS Ke Tax1

Kenya’s formal workforce has long been the backbone of the country’s tax system, consistently contributing more than their share to government revenues. Despite making up just 15% of the national labor force, these workers shoulder an outsized share of taxes, particularly through Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Recent discussions …

This content is premium. Already a subscriber? Log in

Please subscribe and get a 30 day free trial to read the full article.

Monthly Subscription

$29.99

Continue

Yearly Subscription

$329.99

Continue

Recent posts

See all

Segun Sunmonu

Financial knowledge gaps leave many Ugandans vulnerable to daily money challenges

Mercy Cyrus

Cameroonians weigh their options as income pressures spark a migration surge

Sandra Beldine Otieno, MSc

Halfway through 2025, retail banking in Kenya is being reshaped by rising consumer power

Subscribe to our free newsletter