Ruto holds the key to payslip tax cuts

The Treasury noted that it was forced to pause the payslip relief after offering other concessions to cushion workers from shocks of the Iran war, including costly fuel.

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President William Ruto will make the final call on introducing payslip tax cuts in the Finance Bill amid pressure from professional lobby groups to boost disposable income and the economy.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the Exchequer had received a final recommendation on the payslip tax cuts from an internal committee, adding that the ministry and his superiors will decide on its inclusion in the Finance Bill.

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