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Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa, Chairperson Departmental Committee on Finance Kuria Kimani, Budget and Appropriations Committee Samuel Atandi on June 17, 2026 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Opposition MPs accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using its numerical strength in Parliament to push through controversial tax proposals without giving legislators sufficient time to examine the 124-page Bill or consider concerns raised by Kenyans during public participation.
The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through its Second Reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday, but not before triggering heated exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers over claims of hidden taxes, inadequate scrutiny and alleged attempts to suppress debate.
The disagreement culminated in chaotic scenes in the House as the Bill advanced to the next stage, with minority lawmakers protesting what they described as a rushed legislative process.
