Kenya’s Finance Act, 2026 reshapes key tax rules for individuals, businesses and multinationals. Effective mainly from 1 July 2026, with phased changes from September 2026 and January 2027, it updates seven major tax and levy laws across Kenya.

Kenya's legal and regulatory landscape is undergoing significant transformation across multiple sectors, from the introduction of Africa's first dedicated technopolis legislation to the establishment of comprehensive cryptocurrency licensing requirements. The country is implementing major reforms in banking capitalisation, ending Kenya Power's retail electricity monopoly, and expanding its tax framework to capture digital financial services and indirect share transfers.

Recent government initiatives aimed at economic stabilisation and promoting foreign investment have further enhanced its appeal.

The General Tax Administration ("GTA") has announced that, due to technical challenges, implementation of the mandatory electronic invoicing...

Project Finance: This method typically involves non-recourse or limited-recourse debt, where repayment is primarily dependent on the project's future cash flows

The President assented to the Finance Act 2019 (the Finance Act) on 7 November 2019

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