Topic: housing levy
High Court Of Kenya Rules Housing Levy Constitutional
The court rejected a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the levy's legality, claiming it lacked public participation and was unconstitutional.
The court rejected a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the levy's legality, claiming it lacked public participation and was unconstitutional.
Court Declines To Suspend Affordable Housing Levy (AHL)
The three-judge bench, comprising Lady Justice Olga Sewe, Justice John Chigiti, and Lady Justice Josephine Mongare, was appointed on May 15 by Chief Justice Martha Koome to determine the case challenging the affordable housing levy.
The three-judge bench, comprising Lady Justice Olga Sewe, Justice John Chigiti, and Lady Justice Josephine Mongare, was appointed on May 15 by Chief Justice Martha Koome to determine the case challenging the affordable housing levy.
KRA Orders Employers, Individuals To Remit Housing Levy Deductions By May
KRA has also reminded employers that the Affordable Housing Levy will be charged 1.5 percent, including gross rental income and sales receipts (the amount chargeable to turnover tax).
KRA has also reminded employers that the Affordable Housing Levy will be charged 1.5 percent, including gross rental income and sales receipts (the amount chargeable to turnover tax).
Employers To Deduct Housing Levy From March 19
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stated that housing levy deductions for the government's affordable housing scheme would take effect on March 19.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stated that housing levy deductions for the government's affordable housing scheme would take effect on March 19.
Housing Levy: Kalonzo Faults Gov't For Imposing Excess Taxes On Kenyans
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has faulted the Kenya Kwanza government saying the housing levy is being implemented without the support of the taxpayers.
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has faulted the Kenya Kwanza government saying the housing levy is being implemented without the support of the taxpayers.
President Ruto Assents Affordable Housing Bill Into Law
President William Ruto has assented to the Affordable Housing Act, which will reinstate housing levy deductions.
President William Ruto has assented to the Affordable Housing Act, which will reinstate housing levy deductions.
President Ruto To Sign Affordable Housing Bill Into Law Today
President William Ruto is set to assent the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning to pave the way for the return of housing levy deductions.
President William Ruto is set to assent the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning to pave the way for the return of housing levy deductions.
Housing Levy Standoff: Gov't Told To Seek Alternative Sources Of Funding
The joint committees of Finance and Housing of the National Assembly have concluded the exercise of collecting views from the public on the controversial Affordable Housing Bill, 2023.
The joint committees of Finance and Housing of the National Assembly have concluded the exercise of collecting views from the public on the controversial Affordable Housing Bill, 2023.
Court To Issue Ruling On Housing Levy On January 26
The Court of Appeal on January 26, 2024, decide whether to suspend the housing tax temporarily.
The Court of Appeal on January 26, 2024, decide whether to suspend the housing tax temporarily.
Kimani Ichung'wa Tables Bill To Regularise Housing Levy
Majority Leader Ichung'wa has introduced a revised Affordable Housing Bill after the courts found the earlier bill unconstitutional.
Majority Leader Ichung'wa has introduced a revised Affordable Housing Bill after the courts found the earlier bill unconstitutional.
Govt Includes Non-Salaried Kenyans In Revised Affordable Housing Bill
The government has tabled a revised Affordable Housing Bill in the National Assembly, including gross income earned by non-salaried earners among ratable earnings under the proposed Act.
The government has tabled a revised Affordable Housing Bill in the National Assembly, including gross income earned by non-salaried earners among ratable earnings under the proposed Act.
Govt To Comply With Court Ruling On Housing Levy, Ruto Says
During the 5th Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa in Nairobi, Ruto stated that the government will align the relevant statutes with the Supreme Law.
During the 5th Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa in Nairobi, Ruto stated that the government will align the relevant statutes with the Supreme Law.
Gov’t To Continue Deducting Housing Levy Funds Despite Court Rulling
Salaried Kenyans will continue to pay the contentious Housing Levy because the government has stated that the deductions will be collected until January 10, 2024.
Salaried Kenyans will continue to pay the contentious Housing Levy because the government has stated that the deductions will be collected until January 10, 2024.
Babu Owino Urges Kenyans To Storm State House And Demand Housing Levy Refunds
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has asked kenyans to demand refunds from the government after the high court ruled that housing levy deductions were illegal.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has asked kenyans to demand refunds from the government after the high court ruled that housing levy deductions were illegal.
High Court Declares Housing Levy Unconstitutional For Singling Out Formal Sector
A three-judge bench comprising Justices David Majanja, Christine Meoli, and Lawrence Mugambi argued that the law failed to conform to the principle of nondiscrimination by singling out the formal sector without justification.
A three-judge bench comprising Justices David Majanja, Christine Meoli, and Lawrence Mugambi argued that the law failed to conform to the principle of nondiscrimination by singling out the formal sector without justification.
Beatrice Elachi Reveals Why Housing Levy Should Not Be Fronted For Debate By The National Dialogue Committee
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has recommended that the unsavoury Housing levy implemented by the government should not be fronted for debate by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO).
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has recommended that the unsavoury Housing levy implemented by the government should not be fronted for debate by the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO).
Petitioners Want Finance Act 2023 Declared Unconstitutional
Petitioners in the Finance Act 2023 case have urged a three-judge bench to declare the Act unconstitutional, null and void.
Petitioners in the Finance Act 2023 case have urged a three-judge bench to declare the Act unconstitutional, null and void.
KRA Orders Inclusion Of Employee Allowances In Housing Tax
Employee allowances will now be included in housing tax deductions following a new directive from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Employee allowances will now be included in housing tax deductions following a new directive from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Ruto Backdates Implementation Of Housing Levy To July 1
The government has backdated the mandatory contribution towards the Housing Levy proposed in the Finance Act, 2023, to July 1.
The government has backdated the mandatory contribution towards the Housing Levy proposed in the Finance Act, 2023, to July 1.
I Will Lead In Contributing Housing Levy, Says Ruto
On Sunday, President William Ruto reiterated his resolve to set a good example by contributing to the proposed housing levy under the Affordable Housing Programme.
On Sunday, President William Ruto reiterated his resolve to set a good example by contributing to the proposed housing levy under the Affordable Housing Programme.
