Meeting Between The State Department For Economic Planning And The Kenya Institute For Public Policy Research And Analysis (KIPPRA)
Economic Planning Principal Secretary, Dr. Bonface Makokha held a consultative meeting with officials from the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) at the Treasury Building on 5th June 2025 afternoon.
The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the analyzed research data collected by the KIPPRA in regards to the 2025 Finance Bill.
During the meeting, the KIPPRA Ag. Executive Director, Dr. Eldah Onsomu did a comprehensive presentation on the Analysis report of the Finance Bill 2025.
Moreover, a matrix review of the analysis included; verification of online claims, proposed amendments of the income tax, excise duty, value added tax act and change of rates of excise duty.
This report assesses Kenya’s effectiveness in leveraging fiscal policy touching on poverty and inequality reduction goals, distribution of taxation and public spending at both national and sub-national levels.
In addition, a brief outline on the Future of the KIPPRA’s Report was also highlighted. The report proposes how the “Future KIPPRA” will continue enhancing delivery of its mandate.
PS Makokha lauded the team’s collaborative effort in coming up with a well detailed Analysis report on the Finance Bill 2025.
In attendance during the meeting was the Ag. Economic Planning Secretaries , Timothy Gakuu, Leah Chirchir, James Maina, Festus Wangwe, senior staff from SDEP and KIPPRA among others.
