This archive report was first published on 10 July 2019.
NAIROBI, Kenya - July 10, 2019
Residents in Kenya's counties are increasingly worried about the high taxes and multiple levies imposed on them, a new survey has found.
According to a survey conducted by Ipsos Kenya in five counties, 57% of respondents expressed concern about the numerous taxes, while 50% were worried about poor revenue collection and accountability systems.
'You would expect that the high number of taxes would translate into improved economic well-being; but that's not how things are on the ground,' said Hilda Kiritu, Director at Ipsos Kenya.
The survey, which was conducted between June 24 and 28, involved 1,320 people living in urban and rural areas in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
Despite the high number of taxes, 59% of respondents felt that their economic well-being had decreased.
Overall, most respondents felt that devolution had led to an equal distribution of resources, with 32% agreeing with this statement.
