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Burundi vs Kenya

Crypto regulation comparison

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Burundi

Burundi

Kenya

Kenya

No Data
No Regulation

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Kenya has no comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation, though it is one of Africa's leading crypto markets by adoption. The Central Bank has issued warnings but no formal ban. Kenya's 2023 Finance Act introduced a 3% Digital Asset Tax on income from digital asset transfers, signaling growing regulatory attention.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 1.5-3% (proposed digital asset tax)
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator -
Regulator CBK (Central Bank of Kenya), CMA (Capital Markets Authority)
Stablecoin Rules -
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points

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Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation, but the 2023 Finance Act introduced a 3% Digital Asset Tax
  • CBK has issued multiple warnings about crypto but has not imposed a ban
  • CMA considering a framework for digital asset regulation
  • Kenya consistently ranks among the top countries globally for crypto adoption (P2P volume)
  • M-Pesa mobile money dominance shapes how Kenyans access crypto via P2P exchanges
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