Kenya targets Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft in sweeping digital tax overhaul

Kenya plans to widen taxes on digital payments and software services, pulling firms like Visa, Mastercard, and Microsoft deeper into its revenue net as the government seeks new revenue source.

The proposal, contained in the proposed Finance Bill 2026, expands the definition of “royalty” under the Income Tax Act to cover payment card schemes, digital platforms, and software-related…