Why Kenya’s Finance Bill is triggering public anger, again

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Kenya faces public anger as the Finance Bill 2026 proposes increased taxes amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. President William Ruto's administration aims to raise government revenue despite significant public resistance.

Kenya is once again grappling public outcry over the new Finance Bill 2026, with President William Ruto’s administration proposing more taxes that will likely increase the financial burden on ordinary Kenyans who are already faced with a cost-of-living crisis.