Mbadi Says Proposed 5% Mitumba Tax Dropped from Finance Bill 2026

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.

Mbadi Defends 25% phone tax, says it will not raise smartphone prices in Finance Bill 2026

Mbadi retains 7.5% rental tax, drops proposed increase to 10% in Finance Bill 2026

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.

Finance Bill 2026: CS Mbadi Says 25pc Phone Levy Won’t Affect Smartphone Access

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has stated that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 will not increase smartphone prices, despite a new 25% excise duty on mobile phones.