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Kenya Finance Bill 2026 Mobile Money VAT: How the 16% Tax on M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Pesapal Will Hit Consumers and the Diaspora
The National Treasury wants to apply 16% Value Added Tax to fees charged by M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, Kenswitch and dozens of other payment platforms. Although the levy targets platform operators, industry watchers expect higher costs to filter down to consumers, including diaspora Kenyans who send money home.
May 24, 2026
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Technology Regulation in Kenya: From the ICT Authority to Cybercrime Laws and Digital Innovation
Kenya, known as Africa's Silicon Savannah, has built one of the continent's most dynamic technology ecosystems, from pioneering M-Pesa mobile money to hosting a thriving startup scene attracting billi...
Feb 20, 2026
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