Kenya Finance CalculatorGovernment valuation process
The Ministry of Lands Government Valuer assesses the open market value before issuing the final stamp duty assessment on Ardhisasa.
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Stamp Duty Calculator Kenya
Estimate property transfer stamp duty using standard Kenyan statutory rates (4% for urban municipalities and 2% for rural properties), plus conveyancing legal fees.
Kenya Stamp Duty Statutory Rates
Rates administered by the Ministry of Lands and Kenya Revenue Authority.
| Income Band / Category | Rate / Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Urban & Municipal Areas | 4% of market value | Nairobi, Mombasa, cities and gazetted towns |
| Rural / Agricultural Areas | 2% of market value | Agricultural and non-municipality land |
| Shares & Securities Transfer | 1% of value | Transfer of unquoted company shares |
| Mortgage / Charge Registration | 0.1% of loan amount | Paid when securing bank financing |
Legal fee budgeting
Advocates Remuneration Order sets guidelines for legal conveyancing fees (often scaled between 1% and 2% of the transaction value).
Quick Answers
Stamp Duty & Land Transfer FAQs
What are the stamp duty rates on land and property in Kenya?
Under the Stamp Duty Act, property located within municipalities and urban areas (such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret) attracts a 4% stamp duty rate on assessed market value. Property in agricultural/rural areas outside municipalities attracts a 2% rate.
How is stamp duty paid in Kenya?
Stamp duty in Kenya is assessed through government valuation and paid electronically via the Ministry of Lands Ardhisasa portal and KRA iTax payment slip.
Are there exemptions from paying stamp duty in Kenya?
Exemptions exist for first-time homebuyers purchasing under the government Affordable Housing Program (AHP), transfers between spouses, family restructuring, or transfers under probate/succession.
August 2026
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