Although the 2026/27 budget introduces no major new taxes, experts warn that stricter tax administration and compliance measures could raise the cost of doing business.
National Treasury CS John Mbadi displays the Budget Briefcase at Parliament, June 12, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
Of all the positive bullet points shared by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi about the 2026/27 budget, one that stood out was that his spending plan emphasises tax administration efforts, not burdening Kenyans with more deductions.
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