Pan-African law firm Bowmans is warning Kenya's Treasury about several potentially detrimental provisions in the Finance Bill 2026, citing concerns over business and consumer pressure.

• Bowmans flags proposals that could lead to double taxation and undermine Kenya's investment attractiveness.
• Key areas of concern include a reduced tax filing period to April 30, new withholding tax on card transaction fees, and the taxation of fintech services.
• The firm also opposes a deemed dividend tax on undistributed profits and a higher rental income tax, while welcoming reforms to trust taxation and tax amnesty.