By Mumo Judah, Nairobi, June 2, 2026
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called on Kenyans to actively participate in the ongoing public participation exercise on the Finance Bill 2026, urging citizens to examine the proposed tax and revenue measures objectively and avoid being influenced by misinformation circulating on various platforms.
Speaking amid growing public debate over the proposed legislation, Ichung’wah emphasized the importance of informed and fact-based discussions, saying public participation remains a critical pillar in shaping laws that affect the country’s economic future.
“Let’s have a robust engagement on the Finance Bill 2026 and actively participate in the public participation exercise. Let us interrogate the proposals objectively, rely on facts, and avoid being swayed by misinformation and weaponised disinformation,” he said.
His remarks come as Parliament continues to receive submissions from stakeholders, businesses, professional bodies and members of the public on the Finance Bill, which outlines the government’s tax and revenue-raising proposals for the 2026/27 financial year.
The Finance Bill has already attracted significant public attention, with various groups scrutinizing its potential impact on businesses, households and key sectors of the economy. As has become common with previous finance bills, competing narratives have emerged online, prompting lawmakers to call for careful examination of the actual provisions contained in the document.
Ichung’wah noted that public participation provides an opportunity for Kenyans to express support, raise concerns and propose amendments before the Bill proceeds through the legislative process.
He argued that constructive engagement would help Parliament develop balanced policies that support economic growth while addressing the country’s fiscal needs.
The Majority Leader also stressed the need for citizens to obtain information from credible sources, including official government documents, parliamentary committee reports and public forums established to gather views on the Bill.
The Finance Bill 2026 forms part of the broader budget-making process and is expected to play a central role in determining how the government finances its development agenda, public services and ongoing infrastructure projects.
Parliament’s Finance and National Planning Committee is expected to continue receiving and reviewing public submissions before presenting its recommendations to the National Assembly for debate and consideration.
As discussions intensify in the coming weeks, lawmakers are expected to face increased pressure from various interest groups seeking changes to specific proposals, making public participation a key factor in shaping the final version of the legislation before it becomes law.
