MPs flag fake Finance Bill documents as public participation closes
“We had the evangelicals come and make presentations on matters that are not in the official bill. We continue to see debates that are not based on what is actually in the Finance Bill,” he said, urging the public to verify information using the official “green copy” from..
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The National Assembly Finance Committee is grappling with misinformation surrounding the Finance Bill 2026, as public participation concludes. False claims about tax measures are misleading the public, prompting a clarification from Parliament.
- The committee chairman, Kuria Kimani, stated that stakeholders are relying on unofficial documents, causing confusion about provisions like rental income tax and Mitumba taxation.
- The National Assembly of Kenya took out newspaper advertisements to debunk false reports circulating online, particularly regarding allegations of new annual land rent on freehold land.
- Parliament has emphatically stated that the Finance Bill 2026 contains no clauses related to land ownership, land rent, or conversion of freehold land to leasehold tenure.
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Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Tax Increases Amid Cost of Living Strain - May 2026
The Finance Bill 2026 has sparked debate in Kenya as it proposes significant tax increases to raise approximately Sh120 billion amid persistent cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders in Kenya are advocating for a 5% presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothing, presenting their proposal to the National Assembly's Finance Committee as part of the Finance Bill 2026 public participation. Kenya's annual inflation has climbed to 6.7% in May 2026, a significant increase from 5.6% in April 2026, driven by food, transport and fuel costs. The National Assembly Finance Committee is grappling with misinformation surrounding the Finance Bill 2026, as false claims about tax measures are misleading the public.
