Tag: Housing Levy

Chief Justice Martha Koome has come out to defend the Judiciary saying that there was agreement with the Executive on the housing levy. Speaking on Thursday from Naivasha, the CJ noted that the Judiciary is independent and that on the housing levy, what they can...

Attorney General Justin Muturi has advised KRA that the housing levy lacks legal provision to enable its collection and administration. Muturi cautioned KRA against the collection of funds from the housing levy as it was declared illegal by the court on January 26th, 2024. The Attorney...

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKF) has has now advised its members who are employers to stop the deduction of housing levy. The statement comes hours after the court declared the levy unconstitutional much to the happiness of many Kenyans. FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo called...

The Court of Appeal denied the government's request to resume housing levy deductions from Kenyans. This is a win for citizens. The housing levy was ruled unconstitutional by the High Court and remains suspended. Judges Lydia Achode, John Mativo, and Mwaniki Gachoka emphasized the need...

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has now directed employers to backdate the Housing Levy of employees from July 2023. KRA which stands as the collection agent of the contribution will now oversee employers deduct 1.5% from the employees gross salary and match it up. "With effect from...