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Aukot asks Uhuru, top officials to take pay cuts in war on virus

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot wants low-income earners protected against the impact of coronavirus. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Thirdway Alliance wants deadline for submission of income tax returns extended from June 30 to August 31 to accommodate all employees.

Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot wants President Uhuru Kenyatta, politicians and senior government officials to take pay cuts and redirect the money to cushion low-income earners against the impact of coronavirus pandemic.

They include the deputy president, Cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, chief administrative secretaries, governors and their deputies, county executives and heads of parastatals.