{"id":801395,"date":"2026-05-12T07:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/news\/?p=801395"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:18:34","slug":"cs-mbadi-says-mitumba-traders-proposed-new-import-tax-model-in-finance-bill-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/news\/2026\/05\/cs-mbadi-says-mitumba-traders-proposed-new-import-tax-model-in-finance-bill-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CS Mbadi Says Mitumba Tax Proposal Originated From Gikomba Traders in Finance Bill 2026 Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 &#8211; Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says controversial tax proposals targeting imported second-hand clothes were requested by mitumba traders themselves as part of efforts to simplify taxation in the sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking amid mounting criticism over the Finance Bill 2026, Mbadi said leaders from Gikomba Market approached the Treasury seeking a simpler and more predictable tax structure for mitumba imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis proposal actually came from people within that industry themselves. Leaders from Gikomba market came here and sat down with me together with my team,\u201d Mbadi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Treasury CS, the discussions involved officials from the Budget, Fiscal and Economic Affairs department and focused on reducing multiple tax obligations imposed on second-hand clothes traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe discussed the matter and agreed that my team would continue engaging them to see what kind of changes we could include in the Finance Bill to help simplify the taxes they pay,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance Bill proposes a deemed profit taxation model under which five per cent of the customs value of imported mitumba goods would automatically be treated as taxable income payable at the point of importation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal has triggered backlash from sections of traders and consumers who fear it could drive up the cost of second-hand clothing, which remains the main source of affordable apparel for millions of Kenyans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Mbadi defended the proposal, arguing that it seeks to replace multiple customs-related taxes with a single payment at entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe idea was that instead of having many different taxes, there should be one single tax paid at the point of entry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen goods are imported, tax is paid there once, and traders are done with customs-related tax issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbadi said the system would reduce compliance burdens for traders by eliminating repeated tax procedures and lowering reliance on accountants and clearing processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Treasury CS also used the opportunity to dismiss concerns that the Finance Bill would increase smartphone prices through the proposed 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He argued that the government had removed several existing levies and consolidated them into a single tax, reducing the overall tax burden on imported devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPhone prices will not go up because we have removed all the other taxes and replaced them with one single tax,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbadi further rejected fears that the Bill would allow the government to access personal mobile money transaction data, insisting that Mpesa transfers are not treated as taxable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMpesa transactions are not income. 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