Kenya will soon present a revised eco-levy tax in Parliament. Treasury Secretary John Mbadi announced that “about 49 measures” are under consideration as part of the tax amendment bill.
The new eco-levy aims to address pollution and waste management at both the office and household levels, but will exclude sanitary towels—a change from the initial proposal. Companies will still face scrutiny, including a 10 percent levy on locally manufactured plastics, despite opposition from Coca-Cola.
Mbadi defended the tax, emphasizing that environmental harm should be compensated. The government is also extending the tax amnesty period by six months.
This revision follows the cancellation of Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 in June due to protests, which led President William Ruto to explore alternative revenue sources. Opposition leaders are now urging the Judiciary to resist any attempt to reintroduce the rejected bill.