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Relief as President Uhuru Kenyatta rules out additional taxes

Kenyans could be spared additional taxes next year following a presidential directive barring introduction of new levies by any agency.

Blocking new taxes could provide major relief for millions, who are increasingly ceding a bigger portion of their income to national and county governments, and their agencies.

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