Topic: Affordable Housing Levy
Kenya's tax burden is weighing heavy on economic growth - KNBS report reveals
Nov 25, 2024 at 01:27 PM
The recently released Leading Economic Indicators (September 2024) report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) sheds light on the challenging economic terrain many Ken...
Landlords, employees expected to remit Affordable Housing Levy from Thursday
May 07, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Landlords in Kenya are now required to contribute to the government's Affordable Housing initiative, with a new levy taking effect on Thursday....
Kenya Revenue Authority assumes role of Affordable Housing Levy collection
Mar 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has assumed a pivotal role in collecting the Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) as mandated by the Affordable Housing Act of 2024....
AG Justin Muturi warns KRA against 'unlawful' Housing Levy deductions
Feb 29, 2024 at 01:28 AM
The implementation of Kenya's housing levy has sparked a heated debate both within legal circles and among lawmakers, as Attorney General Justin Muturi issues a stern warning again...
Kenyans not overtaxed, Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo insists despite public outcry
Feb 21, 2024 at 01:26 PM
National Treasury Permanent Secretary (PS) Chris Kiptoo has sparked debate by refuting the widespread claim of overtaxation in Kenya, citing regional comparisons and underutilized ...
Affordable Housing scheme skewed to favour wealthier Kenyans, warns watchdog
Feb 07, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The intended beneficiaries of the government's affordable housing program, low and middle-income earners, might be left out in the cold, warns the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO)...
FKE asks members to cease deducting Housing Levy
Jan 27, 2024 at 02:47 PM
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has issued a crucial advisory to its esteemed members following a Court of Appeal ruling that dismisses a Stay Application filed by the gove...
We’ll implement the Affordable Housing Levy no matter what, Ruto maintains
Dec 13, 2023 at 02:04 PM
President William Ruto has declared that his Kenya Kwanza administration will fully implement the controversial Housing Levy despite the legal challenges it is facing and oppositio...
Ichung'wah leads fight to reinstate disputed housing levy in Parliament
Dec 08, 2023 at 12:36 PM
The government of Kenya, confronted with a potential legal impediment, has presented the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 in Parliament, seeking to cement the contentious housing levy ...
Govt directs all employers to continue deducting Housing Levy or face penalties
Nov 29, 2023 at 12:53 PM
Following the High Court's recent judgment on various Petitions against the Finance Act 2023, the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development (MoLPWHUD) has del...