Mbadi Defends Tax Policy, Dismisses Over-Taxation Claims National Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended the government’s tax policies, calling claims of over-taxation misleading. Speaking in Naivasha, he explained that for someone earning Ksh 60,000, new deductions like the Housing Levy (1.5%) and Social Health Insurance (2.75%) total Ksh 2,550. However, after factoring in the removal of NHIF, the actual additional deduction is only Ksh 85. He urged Kenyans to assess the numbers objectively, countering rising public concerns over the high cost of living. Critics argue that cumulative levies and inflation are straining incomes. The government insists the taxes fund key projects like affordable housing and universal healthcare.