Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has called on Kenyans and a broad range of stakeholders to submit proposals that will shape tax policy for the 2026/2027 national budget, as preparations officially get underway.
In a notice published on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the MyGov pullout and on the National Treasury website, Mbadi invited input from the public, civil society, county governments, private sector players, religious organisations and other interest groups. He said all submissions must be received by December 31.
According to the CS, the views collected will inform the drafting of the Finance Bill 2026, with the aim of strengthening revenue mobilisation while supporting fair and sustainable economic growth. He noted that the public engagement process is grounded in the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act, which require openness, accountability and citizen participation in budget-making.
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Mbadi explained that proposals should focus on clearly defined changes to existing tax laws. Each submission is expected to identify the specific law in question, propose an amendment, outline the problem it seeks to address and provide a solid justification supported by data or analysis.
He added that all recommendations must align with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, which prioritises inclusive growth through a value-chain-driven economic approach.
Stakeholders have been instructed to submit hard copies to the National Treasury and email soft copies to submissions@treasury.go.ke by the December 31 deadline. The CS emphasised that the contributions received will play a key role in shaping the Finance Bill 2026 and, ultimately, the country’s fiscal direction for the 2026/2027 financial year.
