In Nairobi’s fast-paced commercial and innovation landscape, a proposed amendment to the Finance Bill 2025 has sparked a contentious debate on the delicate balance between government oversight and the rights of individuals and businesses.
At the centre of the debate is the proposed repeal of Section 59A(1B) of the Tax Procedures Act, a key legal safeguard that prevents the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from accessing sensitive trade secrets or personal customer data without a court order.
