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Matiangi Proposes Scrapping Housing Levy and Raising Tax-Free Income

Matiangi plans to scrap housing levy, raise tax-free income

November 3, 2026 2 min read
Matiangi Proposes Scrapping Housing Levy and Raising Tax-Free Income

Fred Matiang’i, Jubilee presidential flagbearer, has proposed economic measures to ease the burden on Kenyans.

He plans to scrap the housing levy and raise the threshold for tax-free income to KSh35,000.

Economic Relief

  • Scrapping the housing levy to add disposable income
  • Raising tax-free income to boost household spending

Matiangi also cited public spending, bureaucracy, and corruption as major challenges, calling for bold action to tackle the country’s economic issues.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.