Winnings and tax
How jackpot prizes are paid and taxed in Kenya.
- Tax on jackpot winnings in Kenya: the 5% and 20% rules and who deducts them
Kenya taxes punter withdrawals at 5% and lottery or prize-competition winnings at 20%, deducted by the operator. The law shows which rate fits a jackpot.
- How jackpot prizes must be paid out under Kenya's Gambling Control Act
Section 70 of Kenya's Gambling Control Act sets a two-day credit rule and age proof; the 2026 Regulations add payment tiers, checks and late penalties.