Kenya betting tax 2026

In force from 1 July 2026 (Finance Act 2026). Checked 2026-10-02.

5% excise duty on money you deposit (make available) for betting.
5% withholding tax on money paid out to your betting account or withdrawn.
The 20% withholding tax on "winnings" applies only to lottery and prize competition payouts, not to sports betting or casino.

Several news reports say "20% tax on betting winnings". Under the Finance Act 2026 that 20% rate covers lotteries and prize competitions; betting and gaming payouts fall under the 5% withdrawal rule.

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This calculator shows the statutory rates only. How each operator applies them on its platform can vary; check your operator's statement.

Withdrawing winnings to M-Pesa: what is deducted

You request a withdrawal on a GRA-licensed betting site.
The operator deducts 5% withholding tax on the amount paid out and sends the rest to your M-Pesa.
If you then take cash out at an M-Pesa agent, Safaricom's normal withdrawal charges apply on top. These are Safaricom's fees, not a betting tax.

Minimum and maximum withdrawal amounts are set by each operator and change often. We do not list them until we can confirm them in the operator's own terms.

Kenya betting tax 2026

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Withdrawing winnings to M-Pesa: what is deducted

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