Svmuu reported that Kenya's 2026 Finance Bill proposes a 10% consumption tax on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
The bill also requires crypto companies to pay a one-time licensing fee of 150 million Kenyan shillings and an annual renewal fee of 2 million Kenyan shillings before operating locally. Additionally, they must submit annual reports containing user and transaction details to the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Analysts suggest this move could push some crypto platforms and users to relocate to countries more favorable to the crypto industry, potentially weakening Kenya's position in the African crypto market.
Furthermore, Gen Z-led protests have resumed in cities like Nairobi, opposing rising taxes on digital services, cryptocurrencies, mobile phones, and financial transactions. (Cryptopolitan)