Most Kenyans extremely poor as 125 individuals richer than entire population

 President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. May 28th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenya’s tax regime has been criticised in a recent report as regressive, as it disproportionately targets poor individuals, contributing to higher levels of inequality in the country.

The report, which reveals that the richest 125 individuals in the country hold more wealth than 43 million people, also found that nearly half of the population live in extreme poverty, below Sh130 per day.