The Government of Kenya has made stamp duty services fully digital, requiring all transactions to be processed exclusively through the ArdhiSasa platform under a newly launched Ardhipay Land Stamp Duty Module.
The Ministry of Lands confirmed that, effective immediately, physical submissions for stamp duty will no longer be accepted at land registries nationwide. As of February 16, 2026, all applications, assessments and payments must be completed online through ArdhiSasa.
The reform marks a significant step in Kenya’s broader digital transformation agenda, aimed at modernizing land administration, reducing processing delays and minimizing opportunities for fraud or document loss. By centralizing services on ArdhiSasa, authorities intend to enhance transparency, streamline workflows and improve revenue collection efficiency.
Stamp duty, a tax levied on property transfers and certain legal instruments, is a critical revenue stream for the government. Historically, the process involved manual submissions, in person verification and paper based documentation at land registries, often resulting in long queues and administrative bottlenecks.
Under the new framework, users must log into the ArdhiSasa portal, upload required documentation, receive automated assessment of stamp duty payable and complete payments digitally. The Ardhipay module integrates payment processing directly into the platform, enabling real time confirmation and reducing turnaround time for property transactions.
The shift to a mandatory digital system reflects the government’s push to standardize land services and reduce human interface points that have historically created inefficiencies. Digitization is also expected to strengthen audit trails and compliance monitoring, ensuring that all transactions are captured within a centralized database.
For property developers, lawyers and real estate investors, the transition will require operational adjustments but promises faster processing once fully embedded. The elimination of physical submissions signals the end of manual stamp duty handling at land registries, consolidating services under a single online ecosystem.
The rollout builds on previous efforts to digitize land records and title management through ArdhiSasa, which has been progressively implemented in Nairobi and expanded to other regions. By integrating stamp duty into the same system, the government is moving toward an end to end digital property transaction framework.
As Kenya continues to prioritize e government solutions, the full migration of stamp duty services online positions the country among African states accelerating digital public finance reforms. Authorities expect the move to enhance efficiency, boost compliance and improve the overall ease of doing business in the property sector.
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