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May 26, 2026
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Kenya cannot afford to be a welfare state, says Mbadi

Kenya cannot afford to be a welfare state, says Mbadi

Treasury CS John Mbadi defends the proposed Finance Bill 2026 before a hostile crowd at Nairobi’s Jeevanjee Gardens, saying Kenya lacked the resources to operate as a welfare state...

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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that Kenya cannot afford to operate as a welfare state, emphasizing the need for economic stability over punitive taxes.

  • Mbadi defended the proposed Finance Bill 2026, assuring that it introduces no new taxes or rate increases.
  • The Treasury Cabinet Secretary referenced global fuel price increases, detailing government efforts to cushion consumers through subsidies.
  • He noted that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) should be empowered to scrutinize financial transactions to ensure higher tax contributions from wealthier individuals.

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