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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 25, 2026
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Manufacturers flag potential cost pressures in Finance Bill 2026 proposals
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly increase production costs Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 could significantly increase production costs for the industrial sector by altering tax and levy structures.
- Proposed changes include shifting key industrial inputs from zero-rated to exempt VAT status, preventing manufacturers from reclaiming input VAT.
- The KAM, representing a sector that contributes 7.1% of GDP, argues these measures will increase manufacturing costs, potentially leading to higher consumer prices.
- The lobby group is calling for a review of the proposals, urging the retention of zero-rating for critical inputs and reconsideration of measures that could destabilize industrial growth.
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