Dashed hopes: Kenyans to wait longer for tax cut as inflation bites

The government could consider lowering taxes once the base is broadened to new targeted levels. [iStockphoto]

Hard-pressed Kenyans should tighten their belts further after the government said taxes will remain elevated for the medium term.

The government is pulling all strings to pay off massive public debt which is approaching Sh11 trillion and avert defaults that would bring disastrous consequences.