By Editorial
What you need to know:
The cost of sugar is expected to rise if the National Assembly approves the Finance Bill, 2026.
Currently, the government is subsidising production and inputs to address food insecurity.
There are tough times ahead for Kenyans if some of the proposals in the new Finance Bill are adopted. It is feared that the proposed taxes will hit family incomes hard. Lobby groups are warning that the proposed tax measures will worsen an already extremely high cost of living.
