Finance Bill fireworks: Opposition, government MPs clash over taxes
It was a day of drama, in Parliament as MPs once again clashed over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its swift progression through the House...
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Intense drama unfolded in Kenya's Parliament as Members of Parliament clashed over the Finance Bill 2026, with accusations of hidden tax increases and a rushed progression through the House.
- Key figures involved included Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa and Departmental Committee on Finance Chairperson Kuria.
- The clash highlights significant disagreement among MPs regarding the bill's tax proposals.
- The article hints at further details and explanations regarding the controversial tax measures within the bill.
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