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April 15, 2026
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KRA to Tax Foreign Earnings of Kenyan Remote Workers

KRA to Tax Foreign Earnings of Kenyan Remote Workers

The decision has come as a shock to thousands of young people in Kenya who have shifted to remote work, handling tasks for foreign companies while working from the comfort of their homes...

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will now tax income earned by Kenyan remote workers from foreign projects managed or controlled from Kenya, following a landmark ruling.

  • The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled that income derived from projects managed and controlled in Kenya is taxable locally, even if executed abroad.
  • This decision impacts over 185,000 Kenyans engaged in digital and remote jobs.
  • The KRA's stance is that local management and coordination constitute economic value creation within Kenya, making the income taxable.

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