Kenyan taxpayers will soon have the legal right to review and amend tax returns that have been pre-filled by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), as per amendments in the Finance Bill 2026. The changes, specifically in Clause 48, modify Section 75 of the Tax Procedures Act, requiring the Commissioner to notify taxpayers regarding their returns before they are finalized.

The Kenyan government has introduced a digital system for obtaining birth certificates, enabling citizens to download and print the documents online. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced this change on June 22, stating that it eliminates the need for visits to Huduma centres or civil registry offices. This decision followed a consultative meeting at Nyayo House in Nairobi, where officials reviewed the progress of the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.

South Africans have a limited time to submit their feedback on the proposed tax changes outlined in the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill. The deadline for public input is approaching, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the legislative process.

The Ugandan Minister of Finance presented the Budget Speech for FY 2026/27, which includes tax amendments impacting the energy and minerals sector. This annual event typically elicits varied reactions from the public, reflecting differing opinions on the proposed financial changes. The implications of these amendments for the sector are yet to be fully assessed.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has announced that the next general election will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2027. This announcement was made during the launch of the Election Operation Plan for 2025 to 2027, which includes a comprehensive election calendar to assist public officers, political parties, and candidates in their preparations.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has secured Sh29.2 billion from a tap sale of Treasury bonds in June, contributing to a total of Sh31 billion in bids as the government approaches the end of its domestic borrowing program for the 2025/26 financial year. This move comes amid increasing funding pressures.