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Finance Bill 2026 Breakdown: Sector Allocations and Tax Proposals at a Glance
Kenya’s 2026 Finance Bill and budget outline major spending plans and tax changes across key sectors.
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Passaris Sparks Fresh Parliament Debate on Bhang Laws
Esther Passaris stirred debate in Parliament after calling for a realistic national conversation on cannabis regulation.
Sports
Harambee Starlets Crush Lesotho to End Zambia Tour on a High
Kenya’s women’s team finished strongly in Zambia with a big win that boosts confidence ahead of a major continental test.
World
Equity and ITC Sign East Africa Trade Deal to Back Small Businesses
A new deal aims to help small firms in Kenya and the wider region reach bigger markets with finance and trade support.
Business
Kenya Set to Become Africa's Digital Powerhouse as EU Pumps KSh 20.8 Billion!
The European Union is injecting KSh 20.8 billion into Kenya to supercharge the country’s digital economy and expand high-speed internet access.
World
Facts vs Fear: Debunking (or Confirming) the Wildest Claims About Finance Bill 2026
The government is pushing the Finance Bill 2026 with the message “Read the Bill” and #FB2026Facts. However, many Kenyans remain scared and angry. Some claims are false, but others point to real worries about more taxes, KRA power, and privacy. This article looks at the wildest claims, separates facts from fears, and explains why people are still afraid even when some rumours are not true.
Politics
From Freehold to Auction: How Finance Bill 2026 Could Threaten Generational Land
Many Kenyans are worried that the Finance Bill 2026 will change freehold land into leasehold land. They fear they will have to pay annual rent to the government or risk losing their family land through auctions. These fears are spreading fast on social media. However, the government and Parliament say the Bill does not contain any such changes. This article looks at why people are scared, what the Bill actually says, and what it could mean for ordinary Kenyans.