Smartphones may become luxury items under new Finance Bill tax

A proposed 25% excise duty on mobile phones in Kenya's Finance Bill, 2026 could make smartphones unaffordable for low-income households, potentially widening the digital divide.

Finance Bill 2026: How New Mitumba Taxes Will Work

The Finance Bill 2026, tabled by Treasury CS John Mbadi, proposes new taxes on second-hand clothing (mitumba) and mobile devices. The bill aims to streamline taxation and improve revenue collection.

Finance Bill 2026 sparks debate over taxes on phones, plastics and bottled water products

Public views sought on Finance Bill 2026 that Targets Mitumba, Phones in New Tax Plan

The Kenyan Parliament has opened the Finance Bill 2026 for public participation, inviting feedback on proposed tax changes affecting mobile phones, mitumba imports, digital platforms, and cryptocurrency.

Pan-African Law Firm Warns Govt on Several Finance Bill 2026 Proposals

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.

Kenyans to Have a Say on Finance Bill 2026 as Parliament Issues Notice

The National Assembly has invited public and stakeholder submissions on the proposed Finance Bill 2026, which includes controversial tax proposals affecting mobile phones, digital assets, and imported mitumba goods. This comes after previous finance bills sparked significant public outcry and demonstrations.