Finance Bill 2026
What it taxes, who it affects, and where it is in Parliament.
Sheria ya Fedha 2026 — Inakodisha nini, inaathiri nani, na iko wapi Bungeni.
- The Bill is the National Treasury's 2026 revenue-raising package — proposing taxes on payroll, fuel, mobile money, and select goods. — National Treasury
- It is currently before the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Finance & National Planning for public participation. — parliament.go.ke
- If passed, the Bill takes effect on 1 July 2026. If withdrawn or rejected (as the 2024 Bill was), the National Treasury must table a replacement. — Article 114, Constitution of Kenya
- The 2024 Finance Bill was withdrawn after the Gen-Z-led protests in June 2024 — public participation is being watched closely this cycle. — Mzalendo Trust archive
The story so far
The Finance Bill 2026 is the National Treasury's instrument for raising the revenue that funds next year's Budget. It changes how Kenyans are taxed — on income, fuel, mobile money, and a basket of goods — and so it touches every citizen, not just those who file returns.
The Bill is now in the public-participation window before the Departmental Committee on Finance & National Planning. Past Bills have been amended substantially in committee after written submissions and hearings. The 2024 Bill was withdrawn after the Gen-Z-led protests in June; the political and procedural lessons from that withdrawal are shaping how this Bill is being handled.
What Parliament does next will be visible on this page — debates, divisions, amendments, and the final form of the Bill that goes for Presidential assent. Submit your view to the Committee while public participation remains open.
What Parliament is doing about it
Where it's debated
Activity over time
Recent certified contributions
- 25 Jun 2026 Hon. Temporary Chairman, my colleague, Hon. Jared, has put it very clearly. Sustainability is the major concern. I imagine that the Cabinet Secretary’s incentives come with conditions. One of those... OUNDO, WILBERFORCE OJIAMBO National Assembly
- 17 Jun 2026 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to contribute to the Finance Bill 2026. At the outset, I want to state very clearly that I oppose the Bill in... MULE STEPHEN MUTINDA National Assembly
- 17 Jun 2026 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to this Finance Bill of 2026. Allow me to acknowledge the Committee that sat through this... Muge Cynthia Jepkosgei National Assembly
- 17 Jun 2026 Thank you, Temporary Speaker. We have been very disciplined. We are here on very important business to ensure that we reject this punitive Finance Bill. We must protect Kenyans from... Munyoro Joseph Kamau National Assembly
- 17 Jun 2026 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to this very important debate on the Finance Bill. I support it. I congratulate the Committee... WAQO NAOMI JILLO National Assembly
- 16 Apr 2026 Thank you, Hon. Speaker. From the outset, I support the proposal by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. Two weeks ago, we met with the National... David Mwalika National Assembly
- 16 Apr 2026 My point of order does not deny Hon. Kombe an opportunity to speak. Looking at the time and looking at the time and schedule we have next week, Members have... Baya Owen Yaa National Assembly
- 9 Apr 2026 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move that the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2026) be now read a Second Time. This... ICHUNG’WAH ANTONY KIMANI National Assembly
- 11 Mar 2026 Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to add my voice to the Bill. Teachers play an essential role in our communities by raising our... MULI FABIAN KYULE National Assembly
- 5 Mar 2026 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me begin by appreciating the Members who have interacted with this Report. I have listened carefully to their submissions and their concerns. Let me... Atandi Samuel Onunga National Assembly
- 26 Nov 2025 Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise this morning to contribute to the Motion on the President’s State of the Nation Address, which is a constitutional requirement that was put... MELI, JULIUS KIPBIRWOT National Assembly
- 25 Nov 2025 Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 24 (6) , the thanks of this House be recorded for the exposition... ICHUNG’WAH ANTONY KIMANI National Assembly
What Parliament has produced on Finance Bill 2026
Committee reports 12
- Report Of The Delegated Committee On The Consideration Of The Vat (electronic, Internet And Digital, Marketplace Supply)
- Report Of The Finance Committee On The Treasury Memorandum On Action Plans To Revive And Commercialize State-owned Sugar Compani
- Report On Consideration Of The Tax Procedures (amendment) (no. 2) Bill (na Bill No. 46 Of 2024)
- Report Of The Finance And National Planning On The Finance Bill, 2024
- Report On The Treasury Memorandum On Action Plans To Revive And Commercialize State-owned Sugar Companies
- Report Of The Finance Committee On The Treasury Memorandum On Action Plans To Revive And Commercialize State-owned Sugar Compani
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