Understanding the jinx known as ‘The Finance Bill’

A bird’s-eye view of Parliament’s debating chamber in Dodoma as the House was discussing the government’s 2024/25 Budget. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • The Finance Act, passed annually, gives legal validity of the proposed government measures to raise and administer revenue. Another legislation, passed annually as well, is the Appropriation Act, which enables the government to spend the approved budget, in that financial year.