“I Know What I Am Doing,” Ruto Tells Off Critics as He Explains Plan to Cut PAYE for 32,000 Earners

President William Ruto has hit back at his political critics while outlining a proposal to ease the tax burden on salaried Kenyans.

According to A.M Media, which carried a clip of his remarks, he made the comments while addressing school heads at the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association National Annual General Meeting and Conference in Mombasa.

Speaking partly in Swahili, the President has told the gathering that he remains firm in his approach and that he knows exactly what he is doing.

He has dismissed the noise coming from those who have opposed his plans, using a blunt Swahili phrase to suggest that some of his detractors have only been making a show.

The remark has drawn attention online since the clip started circulating.

Turning to the substance, Ruto has explained that his government has been working to protect the payslip, a point he has stressed to an audience made up largely of salaried professionals.

He has said the proposal on the table would remove Pay As You Earn tax on the first 32,000 shillings of a worker’s monthly earnings. In practical terms, that would leave more money in the pockets of employees before any deduction begins, with the biggest relief going to those on modest incomes.

The President has also taken a swipe at the opposition, suggesting that those who have criticised the plan have not understood it or have chosen to ignore it.

He has urged the teachers and principals in the hall to look at the details for themselves rather than rely on political commentary.

His tone has been confident, and he has appeared keen to reassure the audience that the measure has been designed with ordinary workers in mind.

For many in the education sector, the subject has carried personal weight. Teachers have long raised concerns about the rising cost of living and the portion of their salaries lost to deductions.

The President has therefore found a receptive audience, and his pledge has resonated with delegates who have watched their take-home pay shrink in recent years.

The proposal has yet to be tested through the legislative process, and further details on timelines have not emerged. Updates have been expected as the meeting continues.

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