We deal with the legal processes involved in the transfer, acquisition, and management of property, both land and buildings.
At its core covering:
1. Land Ownership & Tenure Kenya operates under several land tenure systems governed by the Land Act, 2012, the Land Registration Act, 2012, and the National Land Commission Act. Land is classified as public, community, or private.
2. Transfer of Property Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of land or property from one party to another. This includes drafting sale agreements, conducting land searches, preparing transfer documents, and registering titles at the Land Registry.
3. Land Registration All transactions must be registered under the Land Registration Act. The title deed is the primary document confirming ownership. A lawyer conducts due diligence to confirm the title is clean — free from caveats, charges, or disputes.
4. Leases & Tenancies Drafting and reviewing lease agreements for residential, commercial, and agricultural property, governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act and related laws.
5. Mortgages & Charges Legal processes involved when property is used as security for a loan, including creation and discharge of charges registered against a title.
6. Subdivisions & Change of User Legal procedures for subdividing land or changing its use — for example, from agricultural to residential — requiring approvals from county governments and the National Land Commission.
7. Dispute Resolution Handling land disputes through the Environment and Land Court (ELC), which has exclusive jurisdiction over land and environment matters in Kenya.
Land is deeply tied to identity, wealth, and development in Kenya. Issues like historical injustices, land grabbing, informal settlements, and unclear title deeds make this one of the most active and complex areas of Kenyan law — and one where competent legal counsel is essential.