Taxes are one of the most overlooked aspects of real estate transactions in Kenya. Most buyers focus entirely on the purchase price. Most sellers are caught off guard by capital gains obligations. Most landlords either underpay or don't pay rental income tax at all — a gap that KRA has...
Buying a home is one of the most celebrated milestones for many Kenyans — a symbol of stability, success, and long-term investment. But beyond the excitement of closing a deal and receiving the keys, homeownership comes with hidden costs that many buyers only discover after signing the dotted line.