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Here goes, but please bear in mind that I’m not an expert:

Income tax is payable by all employees on income derived in Kenya,  whether resident or not. The rate starts at 10% on the first Kes 288,000, rising to a max 35% for income above Kes 9.6 million per annum  (information available on KRS website.

Withholding tax: 15% on savings interest, dividends, government bonds.  30% on rental income for non residents, 10% for residents.

Monthly Rental Income Tax:  7.5% on gross rent over Kes 280,000 per annum.  It’s possible to apply to be exempt in which case rental income will be added to annual income and taxed that way.

VAT:  16% except on zero rated items. Businesses supplying goods/services of over Kes 5 million per year must be registered.

There are a number of other more hidden taxes such as excise duty of 20% to 15% on phone and internet services (included within the monthly charges), tax on fuels, tax on car insurance.

Some countries have a dual tax agreement with Kenya, ie you won’t be taxed twice and some do not, ie: USA.