Residents of Mombasa and Kilifi are set to play a direct role in shaping Kenya’s economic future after Parliament announced public participation forums on the Finance Bill 2026 and several other key economic proposals. The hearings come at a time when public interest in taxation, government spending and economic reforms continues to grow across the country.
Highlights
- Mombasa and Kilifi will host public hearings on the Finance Bill 2026.
- The National Assembly Finance Committee is seeking views from wananchi and stakeholders.
- Four major economic Bills are currently under consideration.
- Tax proposals and fiscal reforms are expected to dominate discussions.
- Businesses, professionals and members of the public have been encouraged to participate.
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Coast Residents Invited to Submit Views
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has announced a series of public participation forums in Mombasa and Kilifi counties to gather views on key economic legislation currently before Parliament.
In a notice shared through the National Assembly’s official communication channels on June 7, 2026, the committee called on residents, business owners, professionals and other stakeholders to attend the sessions and contribute to the legislative process.
Four Major Bills Under Review
The public hearings will focus on four significant Bills that could influence Kenya’s economic and financial landscape in the coming years.
They include:
- The Finance Bill, 2026
- The Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026
- The Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Lawmakers are seeking public feedback before the proposed laws proceed through the parliamentary process.
Focus on Taxation and Economic Reforms
The hearings are expected to attract considerable attention, particularly around the Finance Bill 2026, which contains tax and revenue proposals likely to affect households, businesses and investors.
With Kenyans increasingly interested in how public resources are raised and managed, the forums provide an opportunity for citizens to voice concerns, support proposals they consider beneficial and suggest changes before the legislation is finalized.
The discussions are also expected to touch on broader economic reforms, including revenue collection, management of national wealth and the role of financial institutions in supporting economic growth.
Public Participation Remains Key
Parliament has continued to emphasize public participation as a constitutional requirement in the law-making process. The Mombasa and Kilifi forums are part of ongoing efforts to ensure citizens have a say in decisions that directly impact the country’s fiscal and economic direction.
As debate around taxation and government spending continues nationwide, the Coast meetings are expected to provide valuable feedback that could shape the final form of the proposed legislation.
As Parliament opens its doors to public input, the question remains: will Kenyans use this opportunity to help shape the economic policies that will define the country’s next financial year?
