Kenyan MPs voting on the Finance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly chamber.
Kenyan MPs voting on the Finance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly chamber.
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National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2026

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The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2026 after a third reading vote, sending it to President William Ruto for assent.

A total of 122 MPs voted in favour of the bill while 40 opposed it in an electronic division vote held on Thursday evening in line with Standing Order No. 70.

The bill had initially been approved by acclamation but faced resistance prompting the Speaker to order a formal electronic vote.

Several amendments were made after public concerns with some controversial tax proposals dropped or revised.

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua had directed his MPs to vote against the bill while government allies defended it as necessary to boost revenue collection.

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Initial reactions on X show mixed sentiments: some users criticize the low MP attendance and passage of the bill as failing the public, while others view it as a victory or necessary step forward despite opposition efforts. Skeptical comments highlight concerns over taxes and political motivations. High-engagement posts from news outlets and users focus on vote counts and next steps like presidential assent.

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Finance committee approves idea of legislating megareform with ruling party votes

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The Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved on Thursday the idea of legislating the national reconstruction megareform project. The initiative advanced with eight votes in favor from ruling party lawmakers, four against and one abstention from the PDG.

The National Assembly has dismissed online claims that the Finance Bill 2026 introduces annual land rent on freehold land.

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Kenya's National Assembly has called for public submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, which proposes new taxes on mobile phones, imported second-hand clothes and digital assets.

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