House levy is voluntary, says Uhuru

Kenyans in formal employment will not be forced to contribute 1.5 percent of their gross salary as housing levy after the government bowed to pressure and announced it would be made voluntary.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing court cases and opposition from workers and employers, Thursday directed the Treasury and the Ministry of Housing to make the necessary changes to the Housing Fund Levy and table them before Parliament for adoption next year.