Why Ruto’s PAYE tax relief faces 2027 political test

President William Ruto’s proposal to exempt workers earning up to Ksh32,333 a month from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax is emerging as a political and economic test ahead of Kenya’s August 2027 General Election, with opposition leaders questioning its timing and the proposed tax changes raising concerns about take-home pay for some middle- and higher-income earners.