Fred Omondi, Deloitte East Africa Tax and Legal Partner, said the Finance Bill introduces wide-ranging measures to boost government revenue collection. Experts deliberate on the key proposals in the 2026/27 National Budget during the launch of Deloitte Kenya's Budget Highlights report/HANDOUT Deloitte Kenya has released its Budget Highlights 2026/27, themed “Balancing Fiscal Realities with Public Expectations”, during a Nairobi event.
Discussions at the event centred on tax policy direction, compliance trends, and the likely impact on businesses and households across different sectors. Fred Omondi, Deloitte East Africa Tax and Legal Partner, said the Finance Bill introduces wide-ranging measures aimed at strengthening government revenue collection.
He noted, “The Finance Bill 2026 contains a wide range of tax measures aimed at raising revenue, broadening the tax base and improving compliance.” He added that some of the proposals may have cost implications for consumers and businesses, stating, “Some of these proposals risk raising the cost of goods and services in the affected sectors.” Omondi highlighted that the proposals touch on corporate taxation, digital transactions, excise duties, and value-added tax adjustments, all intended to enhance fiscal sustainability while widening the tax net.
Lilian Kubebea, Deloitte East Africa Tax and Legal Partner, said the proposals signal a shift towards stronger enforcement and taxation of emerging economic activities. She observed, “The tax measures under the Finance Bill 2026 reflect a tax policy focused on revenue resilience, greater use of technology in enforcement and taxing new forms of economic activity.”