Event Brief
Kenya finance bill proposes 25% excise duty on mobile phones
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 25% excise duty on mobile phones, which could make smartphones unaffordable for many households.
WHO: Kenya government
WHAT: Proposed 25% excise duty on mobile phones in the Finance Bill, 2026
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 4:26 AM ET
WHERE: Nairobi, Kenya
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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