Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua at a rally. [Courtesy; Rigathi Gachagua]
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and review tax bands to ease the burden on Kenyan workers.
Speaking at DCP headquarters, Gachagua said a review of fuel taxes introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration would leave Kenyans with more money to spend.
"Once again, I call on this government to cushion the payslip by suspending the Affordable Housing Levy and reducing the PAYE tax bands," said Gachagua.
Speaking at DCP headquarters, Gachagua said a review of fuel taxes introduced by the Kenya Kwanza administration would leave Kenyans with more money to spend.
"This, together with the review of the petroleum price framework, will give Kenyans increased net income," he noted.
Gachagua said Kenyan workers lose between 45 and 50 per cent of their monthly income to taxes and other statutory deductions, leaving a small portion to cover expenses that are themselves costly.
"A punitive and unpredictable tax regime is one of the principal causes of the high cost of living," he explained.