National Assembly Passes Finance Bill 2026 After Heated Debate - June 2026

The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2026 following intense debate in parliament. Several stakeholders in the financial sector are urging for amendments to specific clauses to prevent increased costs of financial services for Kenyans. The opposition bloc has vowed to strongly oppose the Finance Bill 2026, stating their intention to challenge it in Parliament. Kenyan dailies are highlighting a debate surrounding the JKIA expansion deal, questioning who is being misled. Additionally, according to Kamau wa Mbiu, over 1,000 companies have reportedly closed down since William Ruto assumed the presidency.