Kenya has enacted multiple amendments to its Value Added Tax (VAT) Act through The Finance Bill, 2026. There were multiple changes, including changes in the accounting of input tax on previously taxable items that are now exempt, and what goods and services are exempt. Changes include exempting dialyzers and scrap metal and making direction-finding compasses, instruments and appliances for aircraft taxable.
Kenya Amends Value Added Tax Act in 2026/2027 Budget
Ariel Gómez
July 10, 2026
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Ariel Gómez
Ariel McCullough Gomez is a Junior Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Analysis & Design Department at Sovos where she focuses on international VAT and GST issues. Ariel holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cincinnati and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law. Ariel is a member of the Ohio Bar.
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