The Finance Bill, 2026 introduces changes to Kenya’s tax laws. The National Assembly says the aim is to raise revenue, improve compliance, close tax loopholes, and modernise the tax system. The government says the money collected will help fund roads, healthcare, education, water, security, and public services. 1. Pension Benefits for Dependants Will Not Be
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has recommended scrapping all phone taxes and instead introducing a 25 percent excise duty tax in comprehensive proposed changes in the Finance Bill 2026. The excess tax on phones, Mbadi said, is currently at 10 percent, but this will be increased as a move to restructure taxes and