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PAYE relief, cheaper phones, internship: Ruto woos Kenyans with plan to ease living costs

President William Ruto during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations in Eldoret City on October 20, 2026. PCS

President William Ruto has announced a series of measures to ease household expenses and expand opportunities for young people, aiming to reduce financial pressure on low-income families.

The first proposal would exempt workers earning Sh32,333 or less per month from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax, allowing low-income households to keep more of their earnings for daily expenses.

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