TikTok Reveals New Tax Requirement for Kenyan Creators
The development follows Kenya’s introduction of withholding tax on income earned from digital content in July 2023 under the Finance Bill 2023.
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Ksh1.07 Billion Up for Grabs: How Kenyan Content Creators Are Making Money
While getting seen and getting the numbers is important, it does not guarantee income.
Kenya Govt Now Targets Data Centres With New Licensing Rules
The proposed licence would apply to companies providing co-location data centre services, including related supporting services.
M-KOPA Brings Electric Tuk-tuk Financing to Kenya After Major Motorbike Milestone
M-KOPA's model allows riders and operators to spread the cost of electric vehicles over time instead of paying the full purchase price upfront.
Kenyan YouTubers Raise Alarm Over New 5% Google Tax
Google said the requirement was part of measures to ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws
Kenyan Innovation Selected Among Only 5 Worldwide for Major UN Summit
The innovation targets a problem that affects a large part of Kenya's workforce: earning an income without having the conventional financial records banks often require when assessing borrowers.
Govt Reveals Most Common Ways Kenyans Are Being Defrauded in 2026
The findings are contained in a report by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4)
Nairobi Announces New Charges for TikTokers, Filmmakers and Digital Platforms
The measures bring a broader section of Nairobi's expanding digital entertainment economy under the county's revenue system
Safaricom Opens Ziidi Trader to More Investors With New ID Options
The latest expansion strengthens Safaricom's push to turn M-PESA from a mobile-money platform into a broader financial-services gateway
Report: Nairobi Ride-Hailing Users Ready to Dump Apps for Matatus Over Higher Fares
The findings could have significant consequences for more than 400,000 drivers who depend on the ride-hailing industry for their livelihoods.
OpenAI Blocks Romantic Chats, Human-Like Responses in New ChatGPT for Students
The changes are particularly targeted at students who rely on AI to understand challenging subjects
YouTube Makes Major Change That Will Affect Every Creator From August 24
The new system will take effect on August 24, 2026.