Tax Bill rebellion: Why MPs have rejected Ruto's proposals (opens original article in a new tab)

MPs from the United Alternative Government and the National Assembly's Finance Committee opposed President William Ruto's tax proposals in the 2026 Finance Bill, rejecting or modifying key elements of the government's revenue-raising plan.

• MPs from United Alternative Government criticized Ruto's tax proposals in the Finance Bill 2026
• Finance Committee rejected or modified several tax measures in the government's revenue plan
• The National Assembly's Committee on Finance and National Planning opposed President Ruto's administration on tax policies