Kenyan workers continue to shoulder a growing tax burden while reforms remain uncertain

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Kenya’s formal workforce has long been the backbone of the country’s tax system, consistently contributing more than their share to government revenues. Despite making up just 15% of the national labor force, these workers shoulder an outsized share of taxes, particularly through Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Recent discussions …

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