Under Kenya’s previous Constitutions, foreigners were allowed to acquire land from the government of Kenya on a leasehold tenure of 999 years. However, the 2010 Constitution of Kenya brought with it radical land reforms which saw the consolidation and harmonization of all laws pertaining to Land in Kenya. Therefore, the

The legal regime around restriction on land ownership by foreigners is founded in the Constitution, the Land Act and the Land Control Act. As per Article 65 (1) of the Constitution, a person who is not a Kenyan citizen may only hold land on a leasehold basis and any such

Death is inevitable yet most people do not plan for their families after they pass on. The process of transferring rights of properties left behind by a deceased family member is known as succession. In Kenya, this process is governed by the Law of Succession Act, which deals with the

Did you know that you can legally lose your property to a squatter on your land if you fail to take action? Did you also know that a person who has occupied your land illegally for more than 12 years uninterrupted and without your authority can lay a legal claim

The Constitution of Kenya created the Environment and Land Court bearing the status of the High court and that listens to all disputes relating to land and the environment.[1] There are several land disputes that arise, some more complex than others, and we shall try address common land disputes while

Land transactions are very complex and usually involve large sums of money, therefore, it is necessary for buyers and sellers to be vigilant throughout the process.  Of paramount importance is exercising due diligence. This involves taking steps to verify the existence and true ownership of the subject land, its actual

What is the legal procedure for buying or selling land? Once you have done sufficient research and decided on the piece of land you intend to buy, the first step is to verify its ownership. This is usually done through an official search at the land’s registry where the land is

Land is a very valuable long term asset which is unfortunately not treated as such especially when it comes to land transactions. Unlike other commodities, the purchase of land is not a simple exchange of goods for money but instead it is a complex dance which has to be done

Based on the previous blog post we did on the basics of commercial property leasing; we now break down the key factors you should consider as you negotiate the terms of your lease.  You must conduct some due diligence on the property. The benefit of carrying out due diligence checks is

Commercial property, also called commercial real estate, investment property or income property, is real estate intended to generate income, either from capital gains or rental income. Commercial leases are primarily used for commercial business property. These leases include a variety of unique terms, including responsibilities related to the upkeep of the