Treasury Proposes 15% Minimum Tax as KEBS Mandates New 0.2% Levy on Goods - November 2025

Kenya's Treasury has unveiled draft regulations proposing a 15 per cent minimum corporate tax for multinational companies to prevent profit shifting and align with the OECD's global minimum tax framework. Separately, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has mandated all manufacturers to remit a new standards levy, warning of severe penalties for non-compliance. Following regulations gazetted in August, a 0.2% levy on the customs value of goods or services is now required. Meanwhile, the Ministry of ICT has voiced opposition to a proposed amendment to the Energy Act that would permit county governments to levy charges on public power lines, expressing concerns that it could significantly increase broadband internet costs.