The implementation of the Finance Act, 2025, may not be a walk in the park after a case filed seeking to block it.
The case filed yesterday is seeking conservatory orders, arguing that the finance law, which President William Ruto signed on June 26, will overburden Kenyans.
The petitioner, Godfrey Musania, cites the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on essential products such as mosquito repellents and construction materials. "If the conservatory orders sought are not granted, millions of Kenyans stand to suffer irreversible harm, including cost of living, health risks and arbitrary deprivation of property," says the suit papers. "The implementation of the impugned provisions commenced on July 1, 2025, and unless restrained, will continue to cause irreparable harm to the public, including increased cost of living, denial of access to health products and violation of economic and proprietary rights." Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Attorney General and the Kenya Revenue Authority have been named as the respondents.
The petition notes that on April 30, Mbadi presented the Bill to the National Assembly proposing amendments to several revenue laws, including the Income Tax Act, VAT, the Excise Duty Act and the Stamp Duty Act.
