Digital content creators in Kenya are urging a halt to the enforcement of a 5% digital tax on their earnings, citing concerns about its impact on emerging creators and rising production costs.

• The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) is requesting a delay in enforcement until further consultations with the National Treasury and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Google has set a deadline of October 1, 2026, for Kenyan YouTube creators to verify their KRA PINs.
• Creators are worried about the tax being deducted from gross earnings without accounting for production expenses and seek clarity on how deductions will be credited against their annual tax liability.