Court Issues Directives on Petition Challenging Finance Bill 2026

The judge cautioned that any disobedience or non-compliance with the orders served upon the parties would result in penalties against those found to be in breach of the court's instructions...

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The High Court has certified as urgent a petition challenging provisions of the Finance Bill 2026 but declined to suspend its enactment. The court has ordered respondents to respond within seven days, with a mention set for June 25.

The petition challenges proposed taxation on digital payment systems, removal of VAT exemptions, and expanded KRA powers.
Key organization involved is the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK), represented by its Secretary General, Stephen Mutoro.
The court stressed that any disobedience of its orders would result in penalties for non-compliance.

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