Finance Bill 2026 advances with new levies despite public pushback

The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has released its report on the Finance Bill 2026. Public hearings were held in 13 counties to gather input on the proposed legislation. The bill continues to include new levies that may affect many Kenyan households. Chaired by Kuria Kimani, the committee oversaw discussions on the Finance Bill 2026. During these sessions, MPs reviewed various proposals and listened to public concerns.

Some politically sensitive consumption tax measures were dropped from the bill. However, other new levies remain, which could still have a wide impact on household budgets. The Finance Bill 2026 now moves forward without several controversial taxes. Yet, the remaining levies may still bring financial changes for many Kenyans. The committee’s report marks the next step in the legislative process.