The National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has revealed that the Finance Bill 2024 was quietly passed in December 2024, following widespread protests against it. This decision came after the government aimed to mitigate public backlash.

• Ksh187 billion in tax has been collected as of May, with potential projections of Ksh346 billion by June.
• President William Ruto initially halted the bill due to protests that resulted in numerous casualties.
• The bill included controversial tax implications misrepresented as taxing essential items like diapers and sanitary towels, which Ichung'wah clarified only targeted imports.