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Taxes
It was a day of drama, in Parliament as MPs once again clashed over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its swift progression through the House.
Kenya Plans To Raise Nearly Sh1 Trillion By Securitising Future Levies, Sparking Debate Over Hidden Debt, Transparency And Fiscal Sustainability.
Kenya’s creative economy faces uncertainty as the Finance Bill 2026 proposes expanded taxes on royalties, digital income and mobile phones, raising fears of higher costs and slowed growth.
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.
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