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Ruto Tells Kenyans to Relax, God Will Decide 2027 Election
As Kenya’s 2027 General Election approaches, President William Ruto has urged citizens to remain calm, asserting that divine intervention will determine the outcome. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Ruto delivered a message of faith and reassurance amid rising political tensions. “Relax, what God has planned will happen,” the President stated. “We will…
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Ruto Overrules Sh40 Billion Treasury Warning on Tax Relief
In a bold move that highlights tensions between political priorities and fiscal caution, President William Ruto has overruled Treasury concerns to implement sweeping tax relief for low-income Kenyan workers—despite warnings of a Sh40 billion budget shortfall. The decision, announced at the National Prayer Breakfast, came after Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expressed reservations about the…
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Ruto on 2027 Elections: Relax, God Will Decide Outcome
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto has urged citizens to remain calm, stating that divine providence will determine the electoral outcome. Speaking at a national event on Thursday, the President sought to ease mounting political tensions with a message of faith and reassurance. “Relax, what God has planned will happen,” Ruto…
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Treasury Wanted to Block Tax Relief, Ruto Said Do It
In a dramatic showdown between executive authority and fiscal caution, President William Ruto has overridden Treasury objections to implement sweeping tax relief for Kenya’s low-income workers. The decision reveals the tension between political will and economic pragmatism in Kenya’s governance. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had expressed serious reservations about the proposed PAYE exemptions, warning…
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Ruto Overrules Treasury: Workers Under Sh30,000 Pay No Tax
In a bold move that will bring relief to millions of Kenyan workers, President William Ruto has overruled Treasury concerns and approved tax exemptions for low-income earners. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park in Nairobi, the President confirmed that workers earning up to Sh30,000 monthly will no longer pay PAYE tax. The…
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Ruto Dismisses Bad News Headlines: Kenya Isn’t Failing, It’s Thriving
President William Ruto has fired back at critics and media narratives suggesting Kenya is on a downward trajectory, insisting the country remains stable and continues making significant progress. In remarks that challenge the media’s role in shaping public perception, Ruto argued that negative headlines don’t reflect Kenya’s actual reality. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast…
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Sh40 Billion Tax Relief: What It Means for Your Paycheck
Kenyan workers are about to see more money in their bank accounts thanks to President William Ruto’s newly approved tax relief package. If you earn Sh30,000 or less monthly, here’s exactly what this Sh40 billion initiative means for your finances. Currently, workers earning up to Sh24,000 pay PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax at 10%.…
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Ruto Blasts Media: Bad News Sells But Kenya Isn’t Failing
President William Ruto has taken aim at media coverage of Kenya, arguing that news outlets prioritize negative stories because they generate more attention, not because they accurately reflect the nation’s trajectory. Speaking at Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast, the President shared an exchange he had with a journalist friend that shaped his perspective on media narratives.…
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Treasury Warns Sh40B Cost But Ruto Pushes Tax Relief Anyway
In a dramatic showdown between fiscal caution and political will, President William Ruto has overridden Treasury concerns to implement sweeping tax relief for Kenya’s low-income workers. The confrontation came to light during the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park, where President Ruto revealed that Treasury officials had warned him about the substantial financial implications of…
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Middle-Income Earners Also Win as Tax Rate Drops to 25%
While much attention has focused on the elimination of PAYE tax for Kenya’s lowest earners, middle-income workers are also set to benefit from the government’s new tax relief measures. As part of the comprehensive tax reform package announced by President William Ruto, the tax rate for middle-income earners will be reduced from 30% to 25%,…