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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 11, 2026
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Treasury Speaks on Possible Smartphone Price Hikes From June After 25% Tax
Concerns have been raised that the Finance Bill 2026 smartphone tax could make essential devices more expensive and less accessible for many users...
✨ Key Highlights
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed 25% excise duty on smartphones in the Finance Bill 2026, asserting it will reduce the overall tax burden on devices.
- The new tax is presented as a consolidation of existing taxes like the Import Declaration Fee, Railway Development Levy, VAT, and customs duty, which previously totaled approximately 55%.
- Key stakeholder: Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
- A notable detail is that the tax will only be collected upon a phone's activation for use, not at importation, aiming to simplify compliance and potentially lower immediate costs for traders.
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