Kenya: Relief At the Pump As MPs Slash Fuel Vat to 8 Percent

Kenya: Relief At the Pump As MPs Slash Fuel Vat to 8 Percent

Nairobi -- The National Assembly has approved the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of three months, in a move lawmakers say is aimed at cushioning Kenyans against rising fuel prices.

Kenya Parliament Slays High Fuel Costs With VAT Cut

Kenyan legislators adopted the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 on Thursday, slashing the tax on petroleum products from 16% to 8%. This decisive move targets motor spirit, illuminating kerosene, and gas oil to shield citizens from a punishing cost of living. By fast-tracking the legislation, the National Assembly ensured immediate relief for a public [...] The post Kenya Parliament Slays High Fuel Costs With VAT Cut appeared first on Khuso…

Confusion as Petroleum Outlets Question 8% VAT Implementation

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Confusion as Petroleum Outlets Question 8% VAT Implementation Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has called for urgent clarification from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regarding the implementation of the revised 8% Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products. POAK is calling EPRA and KRA to give a way forward on how VAT should be administered at the fueling stations. “A lot of […

Parliament begins scrutiny of Bill aimed at lowering fuel costs

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 16 – A Bill seeking to amend the Value Added Tax has been formally introduced in the National Assembly through a legislation process known as First Reading. Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah is seeking to lower VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of three months. The Bill was refereed to the House Finance and Planning Committee where it will undergo parliamentary scrutiny and public participation…