3 d. ago Uber no longer wants old cars; Kenya’s new tax rules will make adoption expensive for drivers

Uber no longer wants old cars; Kenya’s new tax rules will make adoption expensive for drivers  TechCabal

Transport

4 d. ago Binance, VAC back Kenya’s Crypto Regulation, urge tax reform

Binance, VAC back Kenya’s Crypto Regulation, urge tax reform  Capitalfm.co.ke

Politics

5 d. ago Kenya’s Crypto Tax Gamble Threatens Africa’s Digital and Fintech Future

Kenya’s Crypto Tax Gamble Threatens Africa’s Digital and Fintech Future  Tech In Africa

Economics

6 d. ago Kenya’s 1.5% crypto tax could splinter Africa’s fintech unity, risk $1B sector

Kenya’s 1.5% crypto tax could splinter Africa’s fintech unity, risk $1B sector  Invezz

Economics

6 d. ago Kenya’s Crypto Tax Could Hinder Africa’s Digital Growth Opportunity.

Kenya’s Crypto Tax Could Hinder Africa’s Digital Growth Opportunity.  Cointelegraph

Politics

6 d. ago 'The wound will never heal': Kenyans mark one year since deadly unrest over tax hikes

'The wound will never heal': Kenyans mark one year since deadly unrest over tax hikes  TRT Global

Events

7 d. ago House Finance Committee prepares final report on 2025 tax proposals

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 – The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and Planning is expected to submit its report for consideration by legislators this week. The Committee, chaired by Molo MP Kimani Kuria, retreated to draft its report after engaging various government agencies on several issues that emerged during stakeholder engagements and public participation […] The post House Finance Committee prepares final report on 2025 tax proposals appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

1 week ago List of 20 cheapest used 4WD vehicles in Kenya after KRA's 2025 tax update

List of 20 cheapest used 4WD vehicles in Kenya after KRA's 2025 tax update  MSN

Politics

1 week ago Kenya to scrap tax breaks on startup employee shares in 2025 Finance Bill

Kenya to scrap tax breaks on startup employee shares in 2025 Finance Bill  TechCabal

Economics

1 week ago Kenya to scrap tax breaks on startup employee stock options in 2025 Finance Bill

Kenya to scrap tax breaks on startup employee stock options in 2025 Finance Bill  TechCabal

Economics

1 week ago Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has disclosed that plans to reduce Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax were put on hold after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) missed its revenue collection targets for the 2023/2024 financial year. Appearing before the Senate, Mbadi said the government had conducted simulations aimed at […] The post Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Economics

2 w. ago World Bank urges Kenya to implement fuel carbon tax for Sh40.5 billion revenue boost

World Bank urges Kenya to implement fuel carbon tax for Sh40.5 billion revenue boost  The Eastleigh Voice

Economics

2 w. ago World Bank urges Kenya to introduce carbon tax, projects Sh40.5 billion annual revenue

World Bank urges Kenya to introduce carbon tax, projects Sh40.5 billion annual revenue  The Eastleigh Voice

Economics

2 w. ago Gov’t Targets VAT Abuse in New Tax Crackdown Under Finance Bill 2025

The Kenya Kwanza administartion is taking a bold step to tighten its tax regime through the proposed Finance Bill 2025, aiming to curb abuse of VAT exemptions and zero-rating privileges. The government plans to empower the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with greater oversight and recovery powers to track how tax-favoured goods and services are ultimately used. In a significant shift, the Bill introduces Section 66A to the VAT Act, allowing KRA to recover VAT from anyone who misuses goods or services initially acquired under exempt or zero-rated status. If enacted, the law will apply to individuals and businesses that import or purchase items like medical equipment, agricultural inputs, or educational The post Gov’t Targets VAT Abuse in New Tax Crackdown Under Finance Bill 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

2 w. ago The VAT special table: Kenya's hidden tax trap crushing businesses

The VAT special table: Kenya's hidden tax trap crushing businesses  standardmedia.co.ke

Economics

3 w. ago Have Your Say: Treasury Opens Public Submissions for 2025/26 Kenya Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has invited Kenyans to submit their ideas and proposals for the upcoming national budget, which he will present to Parliament on June 12, 2025. The 2025/26 budget aims to address key national priorities such as economic recovery, lowering the cost of living, creating jobs, and advancing the government’s development agenda. Mbadi announced that the National Treasury is in the final stages of preparing the Budget Statement and emphasized the need for public input to help shape sound economic and tax policies. “We are calling on Kenyans to share their contributions on measures that can support the economy and improve people’s lives,” he said in an The post Have Your Say: Treasury Opens Public Submissions for 2025/26 Kenya Budget appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

3 w. ago KRA Extends Service Hours and Offers Weekend Support Ahead of June 30 Tax Filing Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has extended its working hours to give Kenyans extra time to file their 2024 income tax returns before the June 30 deadline. In a notice issued on Tuesday, May 20, KRA announced that all its service centres and Huduma Centres in busy areas will stay open longer to help taxpayers meet the deadline comfortably. KRA reminded everyone with a KRA PIN that filing an income tax return is mandatory each year, regardless of whether they earned income. This legal requirement helps the government track revenue and fund public services. Under the new schedule, KRA service and Huduma Centres will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 The post KRA Extends Service Hours and Offers Weekend Support Ahead of June 30 Tax Filing Deadline appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Events

3 w. ago New Bill Proposes County Grants and Tax Reliefs for Kenyan Content Creators

Kenyan content creators may soon receive direct support from county governments if a new proposal in the Senate becomes law. The Creative Industry Support Bill, 2024, sponsored by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, is currently in its second reading and seeks to establish a structured, sustainable framework for supporting artists, performers, and other creatives across the country. If passed, the Bill would require the Cabinet Secretary for Education, in consultation with the National Treasury, to roll out incentives such as tax reliefs for eligible creatives. However, these benefits would only apply to registered members of recognized creative guilds. “The incentives and benefits shall only be made available to members of the The post New Bill Proposes County Grants and Tax Reliefs for Kenyan Content Creators appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

3 w. ago Leasing, Swapping, Surviving: Kenya’s Startups Hack the EV Tax Trap

Leasing, Swapping, Surviving: Kenya’s Startups Hack the EV Tax Trap  The China-Global South Project

Events

3 w. ago Raila to State: Seal revenue leaks, Kenyans can no longer shoulder heavy tax burden

Raila to State: Seal revenue leaks, Kenyans can no longer shoulder heavy tax burden  Daily Nation

Politics