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The National Treasury has called on members of the public and stakeholders to submit proposals for changes to tax policy for the 2026/27 financial year as preparations for the next budget get underway.
In a public notice, the Treasury said the consultation process is guided by constitutional and legal requirements on public participation, including Article 201, which promotes openness and accountability in public finance, and Article 232, which encourages citizen involvement in policymaking.
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The exercise is also anchored in the Public Finance Management Act, which requires public engagement in the budget process.
“The National Treasury invites members of the public and stakeholders to submit tax policy proposals for the FY 2026/27 Budget,” the notice stated.
The submissions are intended to inform tax measures that enhance revenue collection while supporting fair and sustainable economic growth. Proposals should suggest specific amendments to existing tax laws for consideration in the Finance Bill 2026 and must align with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
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Contributors are expected to clearly identify the tax law and provisions they propose to amend, explain the issue to be addressed, and provide evidence or analysis to support their recommendations.
The call is open to a broad range of stakeholders, including national and county governments, civil society organizations, professional associations, private sector actors, religious bodies, and other interested parties.
