In force Rate change

Kenya — Petroleum VAT 8 percent

This page records one dated change. For the rules in Kenya as they stand today, see the Kenya guide →

Jurisdiction
🇰🇪 Kenya
Tax
VAT
Change type
Rate change
Status
In force
Effective
15 April 2026
Verified
Corroborated against official id · high confidence
The change

Kenya temporarily cut VAT on petroleum products (super petrol, diesel, illuminating kerosene) from 16% to 8% in two steps: Legal Notice No. 69 (16% to 13%, 14 April 2026) and Legal Notice No. 70 (13% to 8%, 15 April 2026). The 8% rate runs 15 April to 14 July 2026.

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