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August 12, 2025
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Clubs, DJs Among 16 Businesses Targeted in New Tax Proposals

Clubs, DJs Among 16 Businesses Targeted in New Tax Proposals

Kenyans urged to express opinions on the proposed taxes...

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The Performing and Audiovisual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) has proposed new consolidated music and audiovisual tariffs for 2026–2028, potentially increasing fees for numerous businesses using copyrighted music. This move could impact 16 different types of establishments, ranging from hotels and clubs to mobile DJs and commercial vehicles.

  • Music schools using copyrighted music are proposed to pay Ksh20,000 annually, while mobile DJs face a new Ksh20,000 annual fee.
  • Bars, restaurants, and cafes using licensed music face an increase of Ksh1,000, bringing their annual fee to Ksh10,000.
  • New tariffs are introduced for motels, camps, cottages, and furnished apartments, ranging from Ksh200,000 to Ksh600,000 annually based on tier.
  • Commercial vehicles like trucks will pay Ksh4,000 annually, and passenger vehicles will see fees from Ksh5,500 to Ksh12,000 depending on capacity.
  • National television stations are proposed to pay Ksh600,000, and national radio stations up to Ksh960,000 annually for copyrighted music use.

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