Using tax for short-term political gains a serious threat to growth

President Ruto and John Mbadi, CS for National Treasury and Economic Planning during his homecoming in Suba, Siaya County. [File, Standard]

Taxpayers found themselves in a difficult position this past week due to confusing tax measures and compliance requirements by the government. According to the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, it is wrong for Kenyans earning less than Sh30,000 to pay tax on their employment income.