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Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

By The Standard December 22, 2025

Source: The Standard

Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

The banking industry has proposed a downward review of pay as you earn (PAYE) tax bands to raise the minimum taxable personal income from the current Sh24,000 to Sh30,000, with a maximum PAYE band at 30 per cent.The industry said this would boost disposable income, empower workers, support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and increase revenue collection by the government through increased consumption and investmentGet Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

The industry said this would boost disposable income, empower workers, support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and increase revenue collection by the government through increased consumption and investmentGet Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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