Kenya Unveils Finance Bill 2025: No New Taxes, Leaner Budget, and Relief for SMEs and Retirees

In a strategic pivot from its previously contested tax agenda, the Kenyan Cabinet has approved the Finance Bill 2025, signaling a recalibration of the country’s fiscal policy with a focus on administrative reforms, cost-cutting, and economic relief — not fresh taxes. This move comes in the aftermath of the explosive rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, which was shelved following nationwide protests over punitive tax proposals. The 2025 blueprint attempts to restore public confidence while tightening the government’s belt and stimulating growth. Key Shifts in the 2025 Finance Strategy 1. No New Taxes, Just Smarter Adm.......