Nairobi, Kenya – (African Boulevard News) – Digital content creators in Kenya have expressed their frustrations with the government’s proposed tax on their earnings. The new tax proposal will see content creators in the country pay a 15% tax on their income, causing an uproar in the industry.
The proposal, which was announced earlier this week, has led to a backlash from content creators who feel that they are being unfairly targeted. They argue that the tax will stifle creativity and hinder the growth of the industry, which has already been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In an open letter to the government, a group of content creators expressed their concerns about the tax proposal. “We strongly believe that this tax will have a negative impact on our industry and our ability to create content freely,” the letter read. “We urge the government to reconsider this proposal and work with us to find a better solution.”
The letter has been supported by many industry experts, who argue that the government’s decision to tax content creators is shortsighted. “It’s important to remember that content creation is not just a hobby – it’s a legitimate career for many people,” said John, an influencer marketing specialist. “By taxing content creators, the government is essentially punishing people for trying to make a living doing what they love.”
Critics of the tax proposal argue that it will drive content creators away from Kenya and towards more tax-friendly countries. “If the government goes ahead with this tax, it will just push content creators to set up shop in other countries where they can work tax-free,” said Jane, a content creator. “That will be a huge loss for the industry and for Kenya as a whole.”
The proposed tax on content creators comes at a time when the industry is already struggling to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic. Many content creators have lost clients and income due to cancelled events and reduced social media activity.
In conclusion, the proposed tax on content creators in Kenya has been rejected by many industry stakeholders and content creators themselves. They argue that such a tax will stifle creativity and drive content creators away from the country. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to these concerns.
