Land Rates Under the National Rating Act in Kenya 2026: Nairobi's New Structure, County Compliance and What Property Owners Must Pay
The National Rating Act, 2024 took effect on 24 December 2024 and gives the 47 county governments a 24-month window to align their local rating laws. Nairobi began enforcing new land rate charges and penalties from 1 January 2026 after the waiver period expired. This article explains the new framework, the bands, the dispute mechanism and what property owners need to do.
Kenya Rental Income Tax 2026: Why the Rate Rose to 10% and How Resident and Diaspora Landlords Should Respond
The Finance Bill 2026 increases the residential rental income tax rate from 7.5% to 10% of gross rent. The Bill also introduces a 30% withholding tax on rent paid to non-resident persons. Diaspora landlords face a meaningfully different tax bill in 2026/27 and should review their property holding structures.
Affordable Housing in Kenya: The Government's Housing Program, Levy Controversies, and What Buyers Need to Know
Kenya faces a housing deficit of over two million units, with the gap growing by 200,000 annually. The government's Affordable Housing Programme, funded partly through the controversial housing levy, ...
The Complete Guide to Kenya's Real Estate Market: Trends, Hotspots, and What Smart Investors Need to Know
Kenya's real estate market offers some of the most compelling investment opportunities in Africa, combining robust urbanization-driven demand with a maturing market infrastructure. From Nairobi's evol...