Full Podcast: Wealth Taxation in Kenya: What Does It Really Mean?

In this video Mark Gachagua sits down with a Member of Parliament from the Finance Committee and a public finance expert from civil society to unpack one of Kenya's most misunderstood fiscal topics: wealth taxation. The conversation traces how taxation has always raised the same question of fairness, from ancient Egypt's grain taxes to today's VAT on a loaf of bread, before turning to Kenya specifically: where government revenue actually comes from, what counts as wealth beyond cash in the bank (land, shares, property, investments), and whether Kenya's institutions are ready to administer a wealth tax fairly, covering what's needed in terms of asset registers, valuation systems, transparency, and public trust, along with a myth-vs-fact segment busting five common misconceptions about wealth taxation. It's a reminder that tax policy isn't just about numbers, but about fairness, trust, and the schools, hospitals, roads, and opportunities it funds. Subscribe to IPF Tax Conversations, share this episode with a friend, and join the conversation using #TaxJusticeKE.