Finance Bill 2026: Tax pressure mounts as Kenyans face cost of living strain

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.

Fuel Prices, Taxes on Essential Commodities Dominate Public Concerns Ahead of Budget Reading

Kenyans are urging the government to lower fuel prices and reduce taxes on essential goods ahead of the Finance Bill 2026 presentation on Thursday. Public concerns highlight the rising cost of living and its impact on household incomes.

In the dailies: Stop blame game, Uhuru warns government over rising cost of living, tribal politics

CS Mbadi Warns of Shilling Weakening to Ksh180 Amid Calls to End Current Fuel Deal

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that revoking Kenya's current government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import deal could cause the Kenyan shilling to plummet to as low as Ksh180 against the U.S. dollar.

Senate raises concerns over rising cases of missing children

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has raised significant concerns in the Kenyan Senate regarding a disturbing rise in missing children cases, highlighting severe gaps in child protection systems.

Budget Committee backs Independent Funding model for Auditor-General Amid Audit Backlog Concerns

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed an independent funding model for the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) to address concerns about audit delays and a significant backlog impacting public finance oversight.