President William Ruto addressing Nambale residents in Busia county after commissioning of the electrification project on January 23, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
For millions of salaried Kenyans, the sting of taxes goes beyond the numbers on a payslip—it’s a daily fight for survival.
With up to 45 per cent of their earnings taken before they even see their paycheck, workers are left scrambling to cover the basics, let alone put anything aside for the future.