A new survey by InfoTrak has revealed that the majority of Kenyans are opposed to the introduction of the tax on bread.
The findings conducted between May 23 to 29, show that only 3 per cent of the respondents supported the 16 per cent VAT tax on the commodity.
The survey targeted 1,700 respondents aged above 18 years.
They were asked whether they support the tax measures on some products and services as proposed in the Finance/Budget Bill 2024.
It was conducted through Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) in all 47 counties and eight regions across the country.
There was a margin error of +/-2.53 per cent at a 95 per cent degree of confidence.
Some 87 per cent of those interviewed opposed the tax while 10 per cent were either not sure or did not have an idea about it.
Additionally, the report reveals that 3 per cent of female adults supported the tax on finance and insurance services.
Tax on bread is contained in the Finance Bill, 2024.
If implemented, the cost of bread is expected to increase by Sh10 for a 400-gram loaf, raising the average cost from approximately Sh60 to around Sh75.
The National Assembly’s Finance Committee chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani is collecting views from the public and stakeholders on the bill.
