PS Aviation and Aerospace Terrresia Mbaika (in white Coat) during enjoys a dance with Pupils of AIC Nunguni Primary during a food distribution exercise in the School on May 26, 2026. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Terresia Mbaika has urged Kenyans to carefully read and understand the proposed 2026/2027 Finance Bill instead of relying on politically charged narratives circulating in public forums and on social media.
Speaking at AIC Nunguni Primary on Monday when she led a food distribution exercise to 87 Schools in Kilungu and Ilima Ward, Kaiti Constituency, Mbaika particularly appealed to educated Kenyans and opinion leaders to take time to scrutinize the contents of the Bill before spreading or believing unverified claims.
“We are working on our new Finance Bill for 2026/2027. I want you people to be very keen, especially wale wasomi (the elite). Don’t wait for us who come to this forum to tell you what it contains,” she said.
The PS dismissed some of the claims already making rounds online regarding the proposed tax measures, terming them misleading and politically motivated.
“Most of the things being said about it are not true. Eti mkate sijui imeongezwa tax, hizo ni uongo tupu,” she stated.
Mbaika warned that misinformation surrounding national policies could unnecessarily divide the country and create tension among citizens, stressing that Kenyans share a collective responsibility in safeguarding national stability.
“And you know we have only one country, you and me, and any other person in this country. Tukiiharibu hauta haribia Terry ama any other person, ni wewe umejiharibia na watoto wako,” she added.
Her remarks come amid growing political debate over the proposed Finance Bill, with opposition leaders already declaring their intention to reject some of its clauses, arguing that they are punitive to ordinary Kenyans already struggling with the high cost of living.
Among the contentious proposals reportedly drawing criticism are measures touching on land rates and other levies that critics say could increase the financial burden on households and businesses.
The debate has revived memories of the 2024 Finance Bill protests, which turned into some of the most intense anti-government demonstrations in Kenya’s recent history. Thousands of protesters took to the streets across major towns, with angry demonstrators storming Parliament buildings and attempting to march towards State House in protests fueled by opposition to increased taxation and economic hardships.
The protests left several people dead and many others injured, while also exposing deep frustrations among citizens over the rising cost of living and governance concerns.
As the government prepares to table the new Finance Bill, leaders from both sides of the political divide are expected to intensify campaigns either in support of or against the proposed measures, setting the stage for another heated national debate over taxation, accountability, and economic priorities.
