Google to Deduct 5% From Kenyan YouTubers’ Earnings Starting September

Google will begin deducting 5% from the earnings of eligible Kenyan YouTubers starting in September 2026, as the company introduces a new tax withholding requirement for creators in the country. The deduction will apply to YouTube earnings paid through Google’s AdSense system. According to Google, the move is linked to Kenya’s tax regulations and will affect creators whose payments are subject to the country’s withholding tax rules.