National Treasury has opened its annual call for tax policy proposals ahead of the 2026/2027 budget.

In a public notice released on Monday, December 8, 2025, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invited Kenyans and key stakeholders to submit concrete amendments to tax laws for inclusion in the Finance Bill 2026.

The notice cites Articles 201 and 232 of the Constitution, which require openness, accountability and public involvement in financial and policy decisions. It also refers to Section 35(2) of the Public Finance Management Act, which makes public participation a mandatory part of the budget process.

“In compliance with Article 201(a) and 232(1)(d) of the Constitution and section 35(2) of the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A),” the notice reads.

“The National Treasury hereby invites the members of the public, the national government and county governments, non-governmental organisations, civil societies, professional bodies, private sector players, religious groups and other stakeholders to make submissions for consideration in the fiscal budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027.”

“The proposals should focus on specific amendments to tax laws for inclusion in the Finance Bill 2026. Submissions should align with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which seeks to achieve economic turnaround and inclusive growth through a value chain approach.”

“To facilitate review, each submission should include: a) the specific tax law and the provision proposed to be amended; b) a concise description of the issue to be addressed; and c) a clear justification supported by evidence or analysis.”

“The proposals received will inform the formulation of tax measures for consideration in the Finance Bill 2026 to support ongoing efforts to strengthen revenue mobilisation and promote equitable and sustainable economic growth.”

Protests spur early input

In 2024, the Finance Bill process triggered nationwide protests after controversial clauses appeared late in the parliamentary stage. Many protesters, especially young people, said the government did not consider their views.

The clarity in this year’s notice will help Kenyans draft stronger proposals. Specific and well-researched submissions usually receive more attention than general complaints. Past submissions from individual taxpayers have resulted in policy changes.

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2025. The Treasury will not accept late entries.

With public debt still high and revenue needs growing, the Finance Bill 2026 will play a major role in shaping the country’s tax direction. The Treasury has now opened the door, and Kenyans have three weeks to influence the taxes they will pay from July 2026.