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May 25, 2026
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CS Mbadi dismisses Kalonzo claim on Finance Bill 2026 land tax allegations

CS Mbadi dismisses Kalonzo claim on Finance Bill 2026 land tax allegations

Mbadi clarified that the Bill does not contain any provisions targeting freehold land with yearly charges, insisting that public debate around the issue is based on misinformation. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has rebuffed claims made by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka regarding the Finance Bill 2026. Musyoka alleged that the bill intended to introduce an annual rent on freehold land.

  • The Finance Bill 2026 does not contain provisions for annual charges on freehold land, according to CS Mbadi.
  • Key figures involved are CS John Mbadi and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
  • Mbadi emphasized that the government's focus is on tax administration, fairness, and equity in revenue collection, not new land ownership levies.

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