Indians in Kenya, also known as Kenyan Asians, are Kenyan citizens with ancestral roots in the Indian subcontinent. Significant Indian migration to modern-day Kenya began following the creation of the British East Africa Protectorate in 1895, which had strong infrastructure links with Bombay in British India. Kenyan Asians predominantly live in the major urban areas of Nairobi and Mombasa, with a minority living in rural areas.
According to the World Economic Forum, the population of Kenyan Asians numbered around 100,000 in 2015. In 2017, Kenyan Asians were recognised by the Government of Kenya as the nation's 44th tribe.
Kenya’s banking sector is urging the government to introduce broader tax relief measures for salaried workers, warning that the current tax burden is straining households and slowing economic growth.
The Kenya Bankers Association has proposed a 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax across...
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