National Taxpayers Association - NTA

02/09/2026

Young people must have a seat at the table. 🗣️✊🏾

At the 4th To***co Taxation Conference 2026, young voices highlighted an important gap: while young people are among those most affected by to***co and ni****ne use, they are often underrepresented in the spaces where policies and solutions are shaped.

Meaningful youth participation is not just about being in the room—it is about ensuring young people have a genuine voice in shaping to***co control policies and advancing to***co taxation as a tool for sustainable health financing.

We must create more opportunities for young people to contribute, lead and influence the policies that will shape their future.

Their voices matter. Their perspectives matter. Their participation matters.

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28/08/2026

🚭 The real cost of to***co goes beyond the price of a cigarette.

To***co use takes lives, increases the burden on our health systems and comes at a significant economic cost. This documentary explores the realities of to***co use and why stronger to***co control and taxation are essential to protecting public health.

🎥 Watch the full documentary:https://youtu.be/7yVuuYEJ9_s?si=4ZY6u-H7QOx1R5_j

Higher taxes. Stronger to***co control. Healthier lives.

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28/08/2026

To***co taxation is a public health investment—not just a revenue measure. 🚭💰
On 27 August 2026, the National Taxpayers Association (NTA) convened a multi-stakeholder conference, under the theme: To***co Taxation as a tool for sustainable health finnacing; bringing together government, KRA, health experts, civil society, private sector, development partners and youth to explore how stronger to***co taxation can protect lives while supporting sustainable domestic resource mobilisation.
Stakeholders called for progressive, inflation-adjusted to***co taxes, stronger action against illicit trade, regional tax harmonisation, expanded taxation of emerging ni****ne products, greater accountability for to***co-tax revenues, and meaningful youth participation in to***co control.
The message was clear: higher, smarter to***co taxes can mean fewer to***co-related illnesses and deaths, stronger health systems, and more sustainable public financing.

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13/08/2026

The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) convened a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Integrating Gender Considerations into To***co and Health Taxation Policies in Kenya.
The dialogue emphasised the need to address gender-specific risks when developing and implementing to***co control strategies. To***co use and exposure do not affect everyone in the same way; social, economic and cultural factors can shape patterns of use, exposure, vulnerability and access to prevention and cessation support.
Stakeholders examined the gender dimensions of to***co use and health taxation, identified policy gaps, and worked towards developing gender-responsive recommendations that can strengthen to***co control and promote more equitable health outcomes.
The message is clear: effective to***co control must recognise and respond to gender-specific risks and realities. Integrating gender considerations into policy, taxation and prevention strategies is essential to ensuring that no one is left behind.
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SCAD Kenya

05/08/2026

NTA convened a workshop for youth and students from institutions of higher learning to strengthen their capacity as accountability stakeholders and advocates for fiscal justice in Kenya.

The sessions explored how Kenya’s tax system works and deepened participants’ understanding of the legal and policy frameworks governing it, including the Constitution, relevant tax laws, the National Tax Policy (NTP), and the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) 2024/25–2026/27.

The workshop highlighted key gaps and challenges within the tax system, including revenue leakages, rising public debt, unpredictable tax changes, illicit financial flows, and tax expenditures. These challenges undermine domestic resource mobilisation, deepen inequality, and hinder youth development in the country.

The forum equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse tax laws and advocate for fiscal reforms that promote youth inclusion, create employment opportunities, and advance intergenerational equity. Young people were challenged to take centre stage in informed advocacy by channelling the energy of protest into constructive dialogue, meaningful engagement, and effective policy influence.

NTA remains committed to strengthening youth-led demand for fiscal accountability and promoting the meaningful involvement of young people in tax justice as key accountability stakeholders.

26/06/2026

The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) convened a high-level policy engagement bringing together representatives from KRA, the Office of the Controller of Budget, the Office of the Auditor-General, Bajeti Hub, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, SMEs, civil society, and other accountability stakeholders to examine the alignment of the Finance Act 2026 with the National Tax Policy and the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy.

The forum featured keynote remarks by Monicah Lekako from KRA's Policy and Tax Advisory Division, insightful reflections from CoB, Bajeti Hub, and KHRC, and an engaging plenary discussion on critical issues shaping Kenya's fiscal future.

Key conversations focused on strengthening public participation in tax policy, sustaining civic engagement, promoting equitable tax reforms, and addressing an important question: Does the Finance Act make it easier for more people to comply voluntarily, or does it increase the burden of compliance for taxpayers already facing economic challenges?

NTA remains committed to fostering evidence-based dialogue that advances transparency, accountability, and a fair, inclusive, and taxpayer-responsive fiscal system.

18/06/2026

The National Taxpayers Association (NTA), in partnership with the SCAD Kenya Student Campaign Against Drugs, successfully convened a vibrant and interactive Physical Inception Forum for university students on To***co Control, To***co Taxation, Emerging Ni****ne Products, and To***co Industry Interference.

The forum brought together young leaders from various institutions to engage in insightful discussions, interactive group sessions, and knowledge-sharing on the critical role of youth in advancing public health and evidence-based policy advocacy.

As we prepare for the upcoming virtual engagements, we are encouraged by the enthusiasm, ideas, and commitment demonstrated by the participants towards building a healthier, to***co-free future.

Together, we are empowering informed youth voices to drive positive change.

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31/05/2026

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The National Treasury



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Nacada Kenya
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26/05/2026

When to***co becomes less affordable, fewer young people start smoking. That’s why increasing to***co taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce to***co use and protect youth from addiction.

In Kenya, taxes make up only 34.1% of the cigarette retail price — far below the WHO-recommended 75%. Keeping to***co cheap makes it easier for young people to access and become addicted to harmful products.

We must support annual to***co tax increases that outpace income growth and reduce affordability. Higher taxes mean fewer new smokers, healthier communities, and lives saved.




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The Ministry of Health
The National Treasury



WHO FCTC
Y-ACT Youth In Action
Nacada Kenya
Global Center for Good Governance in To***co Control GGTC Youth Alive! Kenya World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry of Education - Kenya

26/05/2026

The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning to present its oral submissions on the Finance Bill, 2026. NTA raised concerns over proposed amendments likely to increase the cost of living, compliance burden, and digital exclusion.
The Association particularly opposed the proposed excise duty on mobile phones under Clause 23 of the Excise Duty Act, noting that mobile phones are essential tools for communication, education, business, and financial inclusion. NTA warned that higher taxes would negatively affect low-income earners, youth, and SMEs while undermining Kenya’s digital economy agenda.
NTA also expressed concern over the proposed changes to annual tax return filing timelines under Clause 9 of the Income Tax Act, stating that shortened deadlines may increase compliance challenges, penalties, and filing errors for taxpayers and small businesses.
At the same time, NTA supported stronger to***co and ni****ne product taxation as a critical public health intervention and an important mechanism for sustainable health financing. The Association emphasized that higher to***co taxes help reduce to***co consumption, particularly among youth, while generating revenue that can support healthcare services and the management of non-communicable diseases. NTA further called for stronger measures to curb illicit to***co trade and prevent to***co industry interference in public policy.
Overall, NTA urged Parliament to adopt balanced, people-centered tax measures that promote fairness, affordability, voluntary compliance, public health protection, and economic growth while safeguarding vulnerable taxpayers and supporting enterprise development.