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Land tenure lies at the heart of property ownership and conveyancing in Kenya. While Kenyan law, in Article 64 of the Constitution, recognizes freehold and leasehold land…
Can a foreigner own property in Kenya? Short answer: Yes, but with important constitutional and statutory restrictions.
Owning land or any interest in property in Kenya is a significant investment, and protecting these rights is essential.
A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal instrument through which one person (the donor or principal) authorizes another person (the donee, attorney, or agent) to act on the donor’s behalf in certain legal, financial, property or personal matters.
Land in African setting is always subject of many interests and derivative rights; such rights could be vested in individuals or group units. These rights and interests frequently co-exist with each other.
The rise in urbanization and land scarcity in major cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru has significantly shifted the real estate landscape in Kenya.
In Kenya, the doctrine of adverse possession remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood legal concepts, often leading to intense litigation, especially in land disputes.
A charge or security interest over immovable property is a legal mechanism that allows a lender (chargee) to secure a loan or obligation using real estate as collateral.
Kenya’s land registration system has historically been fragmented, governed by multiple laws and registers, leading to inefficiencies, legal uncertainties, and increased risk of fraud.
The doctrine of innocent purchaser for value has long been a cornerstone of property law, providing protection to individuals who purchase property in good faith.
