MPs question KRA officials over amendment of excise duty Act

The proposal in the finance bill 2026 seeking to amend section 36 of the excise duty act to dictate that the 25% shall be paid to the kenya revenue authority (KRA) by the time of activation of a mobile sparked a heated debate during the ongoing public hearings on the bill. While appearing before the Kimani Kuria-led national assembly finance committee, KRA officals insisted that the move will lead to more tax revenue while the national treasury held that amending the clause will have serious implications for Kenyans. Members of the committee tasked KRA to explain how they will follow up and ensure that the millions of Kenyas who own mobile phones are compliant.