Parliament is concluding public participation hearings on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 today, May 25, after stakeholders and the public submitted proposals on new tax measures for the 2026/27 fiscal framework.

• The Bill proposes amendments to several tax laws, aiming for tax administration reforms and revenue mobilization, including expanding the definition of "royalty" to cover digital services.
• Key proposals include a 25 percent excise duty on mobile phones, new levies on plastics and coal, and increased excise rates on tobacco.
• The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, chaired by Kuria Kimani, will review submissions before the Bill proceeds for debate and potential presidential assent.