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The Kenya Bankers Association has proposed new PAYE bands under the Finance Bill 2026. The proposed structure is as follows:

Up to Sh30,000: 10%
Sh30,001–38,333: 20%
Sh38,334–500,000: 25%
Sh500,001–800,000: 27.5%
Above Sh800,000: 30%

Additionally, the Association proposes increasing personal relief from Sh2,400 to Sh3,000.

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Kenya Private Sector Alliance has made several proposals on the Finance Bill 2026:

— Reduce PAYE from 35% to 30%
— Stop KRA from freezing bank accounts during ongoing tax disputes in court
— Increase personal tax relief to Sh3,000
— Keep VAT exemptions on money transfer and financial services
— Retain zero-rating on pharmaceutical raw materials and essential medicines
— Reduce VAT on agricultural inputs from 16% to 8%
— Maintain tax exemptions on electric motorcycles, bicycles, and lithium-ion batteries
— Oppose new taxes on aircraft and aircraft parts

Kenya Private Sector Alliance warns that the Finance Bill 2026 could hurt jobs and push investors away if taxes go up.

They are calling for lower PAYE, tax cuts, and protection of digital payments and key sectors

Kenya Power has been forced to ration electricity due to unstable wind and solar supply, especially when wind drops during peak evening hours.

This has led to power cuts and more use of diesel generators to fill the gap.

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