Finance Bill 2026 Sparks Opposition Protest Threats - May 2026

Kenya's opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, is threatening nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2026/27. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi clarified that several contentious proposals will not be included in the Finance Bill 2026, including measures related to mobile money data access and motor vehicle tax. Mbadi stated that the Finance Bill focuses on equity, fairness and simplicity. Kenya is simultaneously accelerating its transition to e-mobility in response to growing demand for electric vehicles and the nationwide matatu strike protesting high fuel prices.