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Safaricom M-Pesa transfers across borders hit Sh17bn

Safaricom M-Pesa transfers across borders hit Sh17bn The value of cross-border M-Pesa transactions has hit Sh17 billion four years since the service was introduced, indicating a high growth potential for mobile money transfers in facilitating international remittances and business transactions. Safaricom says the uptake of M-Pesa…
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KRA to miss capital gains tax target by Sh6.8 billion

KRA to miss capital gains tax target by Sh6.8 billion The government is set to miss nearly all of the Sh7 billion it expected from charging capital gains tax (CGT) on stocks and property this financial year, official statistics show. The taxman is expected to collect a paltry Sh200 million…
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Stockbrokers now take tax case to the Court of Appeal

Stockbrokers now take tax case to the Court of Appeal Stockbrokers are set to move their fight against the capital gains tax (CGT) to the Court of Appeal following a High Court ruling allowing the taxman to implement the new levy. Although the Treasury secretary Henry Rotich announced last month…
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Capital gains tax to be paid after property transfer

Capital gains tax to be paid after property transfer The capital gains tax (CGT) applicable on real estate will be paid at the point of payment of stamp duty, the Kenya Revenue Authority has said. CGT will be applied effective on the date of transfer of the property should the…
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