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June 9, 2026
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Kilifi residents oppose new taxes during Finance Bill hearings

Kilifi residents oppose new taxes during Finance Bill hearings

Among the proposals that attracted the most criticism were taxes on mobile phones upon activation, digital transactions, bank cards and betting winnings. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

Kilifi residents have voiced strong opposition to several tax proposals within the Finance Bill 2026, particularly those impacting digital services and mobile devices, during recent public participation hearings.

  • Key concerns include increased costs for essential communication and financial services, disproportionately affecting low-income households.
  • The National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee is collecting feedback from across the country.
  • Taxes on mobile phone activations, digital transactions, bank cards, and betting winnings were among the most criticized proposals, with debates also centering on the potential impact of betting taxes on unregulated platforms.

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