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Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended the Finance Bill 2026, saying the government has deliberately avoided introducing punitive taxes and instead focused on simplifying tax administration.
An argument that Kenya’s budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
Parliament and the IEBC have a rare opportunity to send a powerful message: voting is not secondary to paying taxes or renewing a licence. It is the supreme act of citizenship.
Kenya’s tax system needs reform to better reflect economic realities, improve growth, and strengthen the link between taxation and public benefits.
Though Kenya has slashed VAT on fuel to eight per cent, taxation on petroleum products remains punitive.
Institute of Social Accountability argues securitisation limits future budgets and fiscal independence.
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