NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto is expected to assent to the Finance Bill 2026 this afternoon at State House, Nairobi, marking the final step in the enactment of the government’s key revenue-raising legislation for the 2026/27 financial year.
The signing ceremony, scheduled for 3:00 p.m., comes days after the National Assembly passed the Bill following weeks of debate and public scrutiny over a raft of tax proposals contained in the legislation.
Members of Parliament approved the Bill on June 18 through an electronic vote, with 122 lawmakers supporting the legislation and 40 opposing it.
The passage cleared the way for the Bill to be transmitted to the President for assent.
The Finance Bill 2026 introduces amendments to several tax laws, including the Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Excise Duty Act, Tax Procedures Act, Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act, and the Stamp Duty Act.
The government says the changes are intended to strengthen revenue collection, broaden the tax base, and support funding for the Sh4.8 trillion national budget.
During parliamentary consideration, lawmakers adopted a number of amendments proposed by the Finance and National Planning Committee, removing or revising some of the more contentious proposals following public submissions and stakeholder consultations.
Once assented to, the Finance Bill 2026 will become law and provide the legal framework for implementing tax measures contained in the 2026/27 budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
The signing will add to a series of legislative measures assented to by President Ruto this year as the government seeks to implement its fiscal agenda while balancing revenue mobilization and economic growth.
