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June 18, 2026
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Alberta-based Kenyans reject Finance Bill 2026 Tax proposals

Alberta-based Kenyans reject Finance Bill 2026 Tax proposals

Kenyans in Alberta have rejected Finance Bill 2026 proposals targeting non-resident rental income, arguing they unfairly burden diaspora investors and could discourage investment in Kenya...

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The Association of Kenyans in Alberta (AKA) has strongly opposed tax proposals in Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 that would increase tax and compliance burdens on rental income earned by Kenyans living abroad.

  • The bill introduces a new framework for non-resident rental income, which AKA argues unfairly targets diaspora investors.
  • AKA President David Ondieki stated that these measures risk discouraging investments and punishing Kenyans for investing in their homeland.
  • The organization is calling for the withdrawal of these provisions and greater consultation with diaspora groups, asserting that the diaspora are nation-builders, not just revenue sources.

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