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Kenya’s new tax proposals threaten M-KOPA, Sun King phone assembly plants
TechCabal - Jun 09, 2026
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 25% excise duty on domestically manufactured smartphones. Locally assembled smartphones will lose their zero-rated VAT status, raising their costs.
Finance Bill 2026Kenya's Digital EconomySun KingKenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)M-KOPA
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