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December 9, 2025
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State invites public views on new tax plans amid criticism

State invites public views on new tax plans amid criticism

The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has invited ordinary Kenyans and businesses to propose new tax policies, a move framed as a democratic exercise...

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The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has invited feedback from ordinary Kenyans and businesses on new tax policies.

  • When: The initiative was discussed on November 18, 2025, during a meeting with the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in Nairobi.
  • Who: Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, representing the National Treasury, is leading the call for public participation.
  • What: The invitation is for proposing new tax policies, framed as a "democratic exercise," amidst existing criticism.

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