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Kenyans To Fork Out More For Online Services With New Digital Tax

The next online class, e-book, music download, movie streaming or air ticket that Kenyans buy over the internet could cost them more, as Kenya Revenue Authority moves to implement the new tax on digital services. The digital service tax (DST), which became effective on January 1, 2021 is payable at 1,5% of the gross transaction value and is due at the time of payment for the service to the service provider, KRA has said. Other categories of goods and services now within the taxman's reach include subscription-based media such as news, magazines and journals, provision of search engine and automated help desk services.

Kenya: State to Tax Digital Transactions From January 2021

Nation, 5 November 2020

Do you own a digital market-based business? Then you should be ready to begin paying taxes for the services you offer, beginning January 1, 2021. Read more »
Kenya: Consumers Feel Pinch of Digital Services Tax

Nation, 23 January 2021

Few weeks ago, Judy Ochieng was watching Selina, her favourite TV show on GOtv when a message flashed on her screen, followed by a similar one in her phone. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Service Tax Takes Effect Amid Implementation Concerns

Nairobi News, 5 January 2021

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that the newly introduced Digital Service Tax (DST) came into effect on January 1. Read more »
Kenya: Social Media Influencers in Kenya to Pay Digital Service Tax

Nairobi News, 19 January 2021

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that all influencers doing business on digital platforms will have to pay the newly introduced Digital Service Taxes (DST). Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Hits Salaried Workers With Hidden Tax Increase

Nation, 31 December 2020

The government has hit salaried workers with a hidden tax increase, passed by Parliament at the last minute and signed by President Kenyatta last week. Read more »
Kenya: Taxman Goes for e-Books, Movies, Online Classes in New Digital Tax

Nation, 25 January 2021

The next online class, e-book, music download, movie streaming or air ticket that you buy over the internet could cost you more, as KRA moves to implement the new tax on digital… Read more »