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Kenyan tax, plainly explained.

Long-form commentary on Finance Acts, Budget Policy Statements, KRA public notices, and the practical impact on Kenyan taxpayers. We read the fine print so you don't have to.

What gross salary do you need for KES 100,000 net? The reverse PAYE calculation explained

The question every Kenyan asks at a job interview, and almost no calculator answers properly. Worked examples for 50k, 100k, 150k and 200k net targets, plus the negotiation tactics that come out of understanding the math.

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What the 2026 Budget Policy Statement actually means for Kenyan taxpayers

The Treasury just published its medium-term fiscal blueprint. Buried in 179 pages of macroeconomic prose are some clear signals about where PAYE, VAT, and informal-sector taxation are headed in the next Finance Act. We unpack what's coming — and what's not.

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