The Finance Bill 2026 is making its way through Kenya's National Assembly, and for anyone with a stake in property — whether you're a landlord, developer, investor, or aspiring homeowner — there is a lot to pay attention to. Unlike the highly controversial Finance Bill 2024 that was withdrawn following nationwide protests, this year's Bill is more measured in tone, but it still carries significant...
Introduction: How Fuel Prices Influence Real Estate in Kenya In recent years, fluctuations in fuel prices have had a profound impact on various sectors of the Kenyan economy, especially real estate. From property values to rental demand, rising fuel costs are quietly reshaping how and where people live and invest. In a market like Kenya, where urban commuting is heavily reliant on road transport, fuel...
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 marks a pivot away from broad-based tax increases toward strengthening compliance, sealing loopholes, and optimizing existing revenue streams. Following the backlash from the 2024 protests, which led to the withdrawal of planned tax hikes worth KES 346 billion, Finance Minister John Mbadi announced that this year’s bill will introduce no new taxes, focusing instead on...
