Finance Bill enters second reading amid matatu strike over fuel prices - June 2026

The Finance Bill 2026 has advanced to its second reading in Parliament as Kenyan MPs debate proposed revenue measures. This comes amid a nationwide matatu strike that has paralyzed transportation, with operators protesting significant increases in fuel prices. The Parliament is reportedly divided on the tax bill, with Members of Parliament rebelling against President Ruto's proposals. Additionally, Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate's Petroleum Committee, a move that has sparked tensions within the Kenyan Parliament.