Treasury Invites Kenyans To Submit Proposals For 2026/2027 Budget
The National Treasury has encouraged Kenyans and key stakeholders to submit tax policy recommendations ahead of the 2026/2027 national budget.
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi issued a public notice calling for increased openness, accountability, and public participation in critical budgetary decisions.
Citing Articles 201 and 232 of the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury stated that people, county governments, civil society organizations, and the business sector all have the right and responsibility to influence national fiscal policies.
“The National Treasury hereby invites the members of the public, the national government, and other stakeholders to make submissions for consideration in the fiscal budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027,” the notice read.
The road to Finance Bill 2026 begins!
— Julians Amboko (@AmbokoJH) December 8, 2025
National Treasury is inviting comments on tax policy proposals for the financial year 2026/27.
I flagged this issue last week (see quoted tweet) & it bothers me we have only until Dec 31st to submit comments.
At least last year we had… https://t.co/3E9K2my8wv pic.twitter.com/NcRUMUXXvC
The ministry is specifically looking for recommendations for revisions to existing tax legislation to be included in the Finance Bill 2026.
It states that the application should be consistent with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which focuses on economic recovery, job creation, and inclusive growth through a value-chain strategy.
“Each proposal should clearly identify the tax law or provision to be amended, outline the issue being addressed, and provide evidence-based justification,” Mbadi stated.
He also stated that the recommendations will assist in shaping revenue-raising actions aimed at improving budgetary sustainability while promoting national economic growth.
The announcement comes in the wake of previous protests over finance laws. Protests erupted across the country in June 2024, following the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament.
Thousands of demonstrators stormed Nairobi’s parliament building following the passage of the 2024 budget bill.
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Demonstrators, including business groups, civil society organizations, and members of the public, criticised proposed tax measures, arguing that they would increase the cost of living and harm small businesses.
Protestors argued that their views were not considered during the drafting of the Finance Bill.
Protests highlighted a strong demand for more public participation and consultation in decision-making, a gap the Treasury now aims to address more actively.
Analysts say this public call is an opportunity for Kenyans to directly influence policy, ensure fairness in taxation, and avoid the unrest witnessed in 2024.
Treasury Invites Kenyans To Submit Proposals For 2026/2027 Budget
