The government’s revised Finance Bill 2026 introduces sweeping tax relief measures aimed at supporting domestic industries and easing the cost burden on citizens. A key change is the removal of the proposed Sh10-per-kilogram levy on locally produced sugar, which will now apply only to imported sugar to protect domestic manufacturers, with revenue directed to universal health insurance. Excise duty on imported used vehicles has been reduced: vehicles aged 8–10 years will now attract 18% duty (down from 20%), those 10–20 years at 35% (from 40%), and vehicles over 20 years at 40% (from 50%). The government also withdrew the proposed 5% excise duty on motorcycles and a similar levy on betting activities, citing the need to ease economic pressure.