The Finance Bill 2026 passed its Second Reading in the National Assembly on June 17, 2026, amidst heated arguments between government and opposition lawmakers over tax proposals. Kenyan Members of Parliament are reportedly rebelling against President Ruto's proposed tax bill. This parliamentary clash follows a nationwide matatu strike initiated by operators protesting escalating fuel prices, with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja subsequently announcing a crackdown on reckless matatu operators following a tragedy where a student was pushed from a moving matatu. Separately, Senator Edwin Sifuna was removed from the Senate's Petroleum Committee, a move that sparked tensions within Parliament.
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