President William Ruto has operationalised the Finance Act 2026, paving the way for the implementation of the Sh4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.

• The Finance Act 2026 aims to enhance tax fairness by sealing loopholes and strengthening compliance.
• Key figure: President William Ruto signed the Act into law.
• President Ruto defended the measures against public concerns of tax hikes, specifically denying proposals for taxes on freehold land, mobile money, informal retail, or locally manufactured essential goods.