Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 through new online portal

Kimani Kuria, chairman Finance and National Planning Committee. (X/Kimani Kuria)

By Rachael Mutabasi
Friday, May 23, 2025

Kimani emphasised the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the country’s economic future, particularly through input on the Finance Bill, which outlines the government’s revenue and tax proposals.

Kenyans can now share their views on the Finance Bill 2025 through a newly launched digital platform introduced by the National Assembly.

The initiative, spearheaded by Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani, aims to enhance transparency and public engagement in the budgetary process.

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A QR code has been provided to facilitate easy access to both the bill documents and the submission portal.

"We've commenced public hearings for two crucial pieces of legislation: the Finance Bill 2025 and the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025," Kimani announced during the launch at Edge Convention Centre, South C. "These concurrent reviews will continue for two weeks with input from citizens and stakeholders."

“To ensure inclusive participation, please submit your views virtually via the QR code.”

Kimani emphasised the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the country’s economic future, particularly through input on the Finance Bill, which outlines the government’s revenue and tax proposals.

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025, also under public review, aims to establish a legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets and service providers. It is expected to help Kenya address gaps in financial regulation while supporting innovation in digital finance.

“The Virtual Asset Providers Bill, 2025, is set to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), positioning Kenya as a leader in Africa. This framework aims to unlock the benefits of virtual assets while effectively managing the risks and regulatory gaps,” said Kimani.

Speaking during Thursday’s public hearing, the Finance Committee Chair highlighted that online submissions will increase inclusivity and save time that would have been spent on physical exercise.

“The National Assembly committed that this time around, we would not just have the traditional KICC meetings because there are not many people who have the time to leave their workplaces and physically give their views,” he explained.

The decision to digitalise the public participation process is widely seen as a strategic move by the government to avoid the public outcry experienced during the Finance Bill 2024.

Last year’s bill triggered widespread protests, mainly due to concerns over a lack of transparency and insufficient public involvement.

By moving to a digital platform, the government intends to improve accessibility, simplify the collection of feedback, and show its dedication to more open and inclusive governance.