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Kenya's increased rate of capital gains tax

Alex Kanyi, Partner in our Tax & Exchange Control practice at CDH Kenya, recently discussed the increased rate of capital gains tax from 5% to 15%, which will take effect from 1 January 2023.

29 Sep 2022 8:00 Minutes TV interview

Alex Kanyi, Partner in our Tax & Exchange Control practice at CDH Kenya, recently discussed the increased rate of capital gains tax from 5% to 15%, which will take effect from 1 January 2023.

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