Okoa Uchumi rejects Finance Bill 2026, threatens legal action, protests over tax and data proposal

Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi has raised concerns over the Finance Bill 2026, terming it punitive. The group is calling on Kenyans to reject the bill, citing proposals such as increased taxes on mobile phone transactions. They have also opposed granting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) power to access citizens’ personal data without consent. Okoa Uchumi is warning of legal action and protests if their concerns are not addressed.