withholding tax Stories

Meta to deduct 5 per cent tax on Kenyan creators’ earnings in 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

Report warns withholding tax risks pushing digital traders to informal platforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the proposed law, online platforms would be required to withhold five per cent tax on sales by resident vendors.

New law lets KRA pursue digital, rental and employment taxes from non-residents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The new provisions empower KRA to pursue taxes from persons who are not based in Kenya but earn income subject to taxation under Kenyan law, including...

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