Kenya: Parliament to Conclude Finance Bill 2026 Public Hearings As Submissions Deadline Lapses

Kenya: Parliament to Conclude Finance Bill 2026 Public Hearings As Submissions Deadline Lapses

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Parliament is set to conclude public participation on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 today, following the lapse of the two-week window period that saw consultations with stakeholders, industry groups and members of the public on the proposed tax measures shaping the 2026/27 fiscal framework.

Businesses Support Tax Amnesty but urge reform to refund laws

NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – Stakeholders appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning have broadly welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a new tax amnesty program under the Finance Bill, 2026. ​However, the stakeholders who submitted their proposals to the Committee strongly urged lawmakers to push forward critical compliance deadlines and address restrictive clauses surrounding overpaid ta…

Stakeholders Back Tax Amnesty in Finance Bill 2026, Seek Extended Deadlines

Stakeholders appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning have broadly supported the government’s proposal to introduce a new tax amnesty programme under the Finance Bill, 2026. However, those who submitted proposals to the Committee urged lawmakers to review key compliance deadlines and address restrictive provisions surrounding overpaid tax refunds, warning that failure to do so could trigger a…

Parliament to Close Public Participation on Finance Bill 2026 Amid Fresh Tax Debate

As the clock ticks down on public participation for Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026, attention is now shifting to Parliament, where lawmakers are expected to begin sorting through hundreds of submissions from Kenyans, businesses, lobby groups and industry players reacting to the government’s latest tax proposals. The public submission window officially closes Monday evening, May 25, […]