CS Mbadi Says Phones Will Be Cheaper Despite 25% Tax Changes in Finance Bill 2026

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Kenya

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CS Mbadi Says Phones Will Be Cheaper Despite 25% Tax Changes in Finance Bill 2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 would simplify phone taxation in Kenya. Instead of the current multi-layered taxes, a single 25% tax would be applied when a phone is activated on a mobile network. This means no tax will be paid until the phone is sold, aiming to free up cash for traders.

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