Retail Trade Association Of Kenya-RETRAK

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Discussion on the Finance Bill 2026 ; key proposals and their impact on the retail sector, businesses, and consumers in Kenya.

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The Retail Trade Association of Kenya (RETRAK), as a Business Membership Organisation (BMO), joined the private sector in submitting a unified position on the Finance Bill 2026 to the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.
The submission reflects the private sector’s commitment to advocating for policy measures that enhance competitiveness, support business growth, protect jobs, and strengthen sustainable revenue generation for the country.
RETRAK highlighted concerns over the rising compliance costs facing retailers, noting that the increasing tax and regulatory burden continues to place significant pressure on businesses within the retail sector.
# Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Kenya Bankers Association

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), together with its member Business Membership Organisations (BMOs), is today submitting the Private Sector’s consolidated position and key recommendations on the to the Parliament of Kenya Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

Following the submission, KEPSA will hold a Press Conference at Time: 3:00 PM at the Glee Hotel, to communicate the Private Sector’s position and recommendations to the public. The briefing will be co-organized with the Kenya Bankers Association.

The presentation will highlight:
✔️Provisions within the Finance Bill that positively reflect the Private Sector’s initial submissions.
✔️Areas where proposed measures may not adequately support job creation, business growth, and
investment.
✔️Evidence-based recommendations and counter-proposals that promote a more enabling and competitive business environment.

Environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility — and the retail sector fully supports the objectives of EPR.

However, successful implementation requires readiness across the entire value chain.

As retailers move to comply with the Regulations, the conversation now must focus on practical implementation, supplier preparedness, consumer impact, and protecting business continuity.

If not managed carefully, the effects could extend beyond businesses to product availability, pricing, and ultimately the everyday consumer.

The goal must be sustainability and economic stability working together.

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This week, RETRAK, participated in the KEPSA & BIC East Africa C-Suite Roundtable on Combating Illicit Trade held in Nairobi.

The forum brought together industry leaders to discuss practical solutions aimed at safeguarding consumers and addressing the significant economic losses caused by illicit trade.

We appreciate the continued collaboration in strengthening a fair, safe, and sustainable retail sector in Kenya.

Wambui Wamwiri Mbarire Mbs -Counterfeit Authority - Kenya

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