Kenya’s new tax could make smartphones a luxury
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Nairobi — A proposed 25% excise duty on mobile phones under Kenya’s Finance Bill, 2026 threatens to push smartphones out of reach for millions of low-income families. The government risks widening the digital divide, as many informal workers and households depend on these devices for work, education, and access to public services.