Atwoli Supports Ruto's Plan to Exempt Low-Income Workers from PAYE
COTU SG lauds plan to exempt low-income workers
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has expressed support for President William Ruto's plan to exempt workers earning up to Ksh32,333 per month from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax.
This proposed exemption is expected to leave workers with more disposable income, particularly those in the private sector. Atwoli urged Parliament to fast-track the proposal, which addresses COTU's longstanding calls for an increase in the threshold for tax-exempt earnings.
Atwoli also welcomed the President's proposal to exempt mobile phones from 25 per cent tax, saying it will support the growth of Kenya's digital and platform economy.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
