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Bankers Association calls for PAYE cut as workers face growing tax pressure

Sacco ReviewMay 27, 202603 mins

The Kenya Bankers Association has raised concerns over the rising tax burden on Kenyan workers, arguing that salaried employees are currently paying higher income tax rates than companies. In a statement shared online on Monday, May 25, 2026, the association noted that Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax stands at up to 35 per cent,…

Bankers Association warns Finance Bill 2026 taxes could undermine digital payments

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202604 mins

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has cautioned against new tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2026, warning that levies on card transactions and digital payment services could sharply raise the cost of financial services and drive more Kenyans away from formal cashless systems. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning,…

KBA urges central bank to maintain benchmark rate at 8.75% amid rising global risks

Sacco ReviewApril 8, 202604 mins

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Centre for Research on Financial Markets and Policy has called on the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the current benchmark policy rate at 8.75%. This recommendation comes in light of rising global risks, including escalating geopolitical tensions and the increasing pressure on inflation and the exchange rate. In…

Kenya Bankers Association rejects draft law to regulate banking professionals

Sacco ReviewSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 202403 mins

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has objected to proposed legislations that seek to regulate banking professionals. Appearing before the National Assembly Public Petition Committee chaired by Nimrod Mbai, the Association’s acting CEO Raymond Molenje stated that the proposed legislations will only hinder economic growth and limit employment opportunities in the banking sector. “The banking sector…

Co-op Bank emerges overall winner in banking survey

Sacco ReviewApril 16, 2024April 16, 202403 mins

Cooperative Bank was named Overall Winner of the recently conducted Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Kenya Bankers’ Association (KBA), which also declared it the winner in the Tier One Bank Category. This is the second consecutive win, having also won the overall title for year 2022. The survey was conducted by interviewing…

KBA hires acting CEO as Olaka retires by month-end

Sacco ReviewMarch 11, 2024March 11, 202404 mins

Dr Habil Olaka, a towering figure at Kenya Bankers Association for almost two decades, retires as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on March 31, the association announced. Olaka has been chief executive of the association since 2010. The governing council, in a statement, announced the appointment of Raimond Molenje as the acting CEO until a…