New taxes on digital marketplaces could stifle e-commerce

To maintain Kenya’s global digital competitiveness, policymakers must carefully implement a nuanced digital tax strategy.

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Kenya has long been a trailblazer in Africa’s digital finance revolution, with innovations in e-commerce democratising access to consumers and enabling small businesses to formalise their operations.

Ranked as the third highest adopter of e-commerce in Africa, the country’s digital economy has grown significantly over the years, and is projected to contribute over Sh662 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) revenue by 2028.

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