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September 5, 2026
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Kenyan YouTubers to pay 5pc withholding tax on earnings from September

Kenyan YouTubers to pay 5pc withholding tax on earnings from September

The deductions stem from provisions of the Kenya Income Tax Act on the monetisation of digital content...

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Kenyan YouTubers will now face a mandatory 5% withholding tax on their earnings, starting from the September 2026 payout cycle. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will leverage foreign tech platforms like Google for direct tax collection.

  • A 5% local withholding tax will be deducted from YouTube earnings.
  • The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Google are the key entities involved.
  • Creators must provide their KRA PIN by October 1, 2026, to avoid disbursement freezes, and may face overlapping tax claims with existing US taxes.

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