Kenya's gambling tax regime is among Africa's most volatile. Betting tax is 15% of GGR (s29A BLG Act). Excise duty on stakes moved 12.5% → 15% (Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024) → 5% under the Finance Act 2025, with the point of taxation shifted to the transfer of funds from a mobile wallet to a betting account. Withholding tax on winnings was historically 20% (Income Tax Act Cap.472), reframed at 5% on withdrawals under Finance Act 2025. Corporate income tax is 30%.
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Kenya · Question 05 of 11
Tax: What is the tax take?
Mixed · Probable · AI-generated · Back to full Kenya report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Kenya (KE) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Kenya's gambling tax regime is among Africa's most volatile. Betting tax is 15% of GGR (s29A BLG Act). Excise duty on stakes moved 12.5% → 15% (Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024) → 5% under the Finance Act 2025, with the point of taxation shifted to the transfer of funds from a mobile wallet to a bettin…