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Kenya misses key tax targets as fiscal pressures mount

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Herald Aloo

Herald Aloo, a journalist based in Nairobi, covers Kenya's economy, focusing on banking, and energy.
  • Corporate, PAYE and excise taxes fall short for FY2024/25
  • Reliance on ministerial fees and levies deepens

NAIROBI, KENYA – Kenya’s tax collections from corporations, employees, and excisable goods—excluding betting—fell short of targets in the full year ending June 2025, underlining the impact of high interest rates, public unrest, and global economic uncertainty.

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