On May 25, 2026, the National Assembly denied circulating claims that the Finance Bill 2026 imposes annual rent on freehold land. Parliament clarified that none of the 57 clauses in the bill addresses land matters and rejected reports of any separate law signed by President Ruto introducing land rent. The Assembly urged citizens to consult official parliamentary sources for accurate information and warned that misleading online reports were spreading disinformation about the contents of the bill.
National Assembly Denies Land Tax Claim
On May 25, 2026, the National Assembly denied circulating claims that the Finance Bill 2026 imposes annual rent on freehold land. Parliament clarified that none of the 57 clauses in the bill addresses land matters and rejected reports of any separate law signed by President Ruto introducing land rent. The Assembly urged citizens to consult official parliamentary sources for accurate information and warned that misleading online reports were spreading disinformation about the contents of the bill.
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