Kenyan YouTube content creators are facing a new 5% withholding tax on their earnings, with deductions set to begin next month. Google has notified creators to submit their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) to comply with the new tax law.

• A mandatory 5% tax will be deducted from YouTube earnings finalized in September 2026 and paid in October 2026.
• Google is implementing the tax to comply with Kenya's Income Tax Act.
• Creators expressed concern, citing a lack of government support for the digital creative industry, which provides employment opportunities for many young Kenyans.