Introduction Kenya’s 2025 Finance Act introduced a shift in how the Government taxes virtual asset transactions. After collecting about KSh 1.1 billion in revenue from a 3% Digital Asset Tax (“DAT”) over 21 months (September 2023–June 2025), the Government has repealed that turnover-based tax and replaced it with an excise duty on transaction fees. This […]
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Kenya has always had its foot forward in mobile payments, with M-Pesa reimagining how financial transactions are done across the country. Now, decentralized financial (DeFi) platforms are taking it to the next era, using blockchain technology to enable faster, cheaper, and borderless payments. Swypt, a next-generation Web3 payments platform, has integrated cKES (Celo Kenya Shilling),
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For many, the leap from law to blockchain might seem like a radical pivot. But for Chebet Kipingor, Kenya Lead at Busha and Africa Ambassador at AWIC Africa it was a natural evolution—one shaped by a deep passion for communication, brand building, and the power of storytelling. \”My path has been shaped by a deep
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In the rapidly evolving world of finance and technology, Bitcoin continues to stand as a cornerstone of decentralization. Recently, Jason, CEO of Tando.me offered a compelling perspective on the future of cryptocurrencies and their relationship with the government. “Bitcoin doesn’t need the government – the government needs Bitcoin,” he stated, highlighting a shift towards a
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