Speculators hit by restricted tax gains on SEZ property transfers

Naivasha Special Economic Zone located next to Naivasha dry port in this photo taken on September 27, 2022. 

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Speculators hoping to profit from assets held within special economic zones (SEZs) have been dealt a blow after the Finance Act 2025 restricted exemption from capital gains from the transfer of property within such locations.

SEZs are designated areas within a nation that operate under special economic regulations than the rest of the country, aiming to attract investment and boost economic activity.

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