The government has introduced a fully online platform for stamp duty, enabling faster property transactions and reducing reliance on manual procedures at land offices, sparing citizens the long queues at land offices to complete payments
The National Stamp Duty Module (NSDM), embedded in the Ardhisasa platform, enables end‑to‑end electronic assessment and payment, replacing manual submissions and in‑person transactions that slowed down transactions.
Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Nixon Korir said the module standardises stamp duty assessment and collection, improving accuracy and accountability across registries.
“This platform is designed to enhance accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in stamp duty assessment and collection for property transfers,” he said, directing valuers and registrars in active registries to process all applications exclusively through the NSDM and adhere to prescribed procedures.
The NSDM is functional in 36 land registries nationwide, with rollout to the remaining offices underway. Korir urged stakeholders to adopt the digital system as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen land administration and governance.
Users can request stamp duty assessments online and settle payments through ArdhiPay, which is linked to eCitizen. Once payment is confirmed, the system issues an electronic receipt, allowing transfers to proceed without physical follow‑ups or office visits.
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The State Department said the digital workflow introduces clear audit trails and real‑time oversight, reducing opportunities for arbitrary interference and errors in assessments.
Monica Obongo, Director of the National Land Information Management System, noted that the system‑driven process shortens transaction timelines while strengthening transparency and compliance.
To prepare for implementation, the State Department, working with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the European Union (EU), conducted capacity‑building for land officers between August and November 2025.
Training was delivered across eight regional clusters, Malindi, Isiolo, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kajiado, Makueni, and Embu, bringing together officers from neighbouring counties to standardise practice.
Members of the public and land sector professionals can now access stamp duty services remotely via Ardhisasa. Users log in, initiate a land transaction, generate a stamp duty request, and, after valuation and assessment, complete payment through approved government channels.
By Masaki Enock
