Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 is set to end tax relief for Kenya Airways (KQ) and significantly expand the digital tax net.

• The bill proposes ending the withholding tax exemption for Kenya Airways on payments made to non-resident service providers.
• Key organizations like Kenya Airways, payment processors, software firms, and banks will be impacted by broader definitions of "management or professional fee" and "royalty."
• The proposed changes aim to increase government revenue collection across strategic sectors including aviation, fintech, software, and commerce.