By
Phyllis Wakiaga
Senior Advisor, Industry and Commerce
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Kenya’s digital asset economy is expanding rapidly, but the rules that govern it are still taking shape.
The Finance Bill 2026 is before Parliament, and the policy choices embedded in it will shape the sector’s development for years to come.
By
Phyllis Wakiaga
Senior Advisor, Industry and Commerce
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Kenya’s digital asset economy is expanding rapidly, but the rules that govern it are still taking shape.

Experts: Finance Bill proposal on nascent sectors hurts growth

Finance Bill 2026 sparks outcry as creatives warn of higher taxes on royalties and digital income

Kenya a toll station with good Wi-Fi

Facts, fiction and face-offs: Battle to control Finance Bill 2026 narrative plays out on the ground, social media | Daily Nation

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The dispute over taxation of card transactions is among Kenya’s longest-running tax battles.

Kenya’s creative economy faces uncertainty as the Finance Bill 2026 proposes expanded taxes on royalties, digital income and…

Kenyan Treasury clarifies Finance Bill 2026 crypto rules while KPMG highlights steep operational compliance for VASPs.

Finance Bill 2026 has put the digital payments sector on edge, with the cryptocurrency industry calling on the government to…