Kenya’s standard VAT rate is 16%. Shelf prices already include it; quotes between businesses often do not.
Kenya VAT calculator
Add 16% VAT to a price, or find the VAT inside a price.
Do you need to register?
A business must register for VAT once its turnover passes KES 8,000,000 in twelve months. Below that, small businesses usually pay turnover tax at 3% of gross sales instead. See Registering a business in Kenya.