Cautions and Restrictions
The law provides protective entries on the land register which operate as statutory caveats, some at the instance of private parties asserting an interest, others at the direction of the...
Understanding Time shares, fractional ownerships and Sectional Titles
Think of a holiday home open to more than just single ownership. The law now makes it possible for such a property to be enjoyed in different ways. One person...
Buying a charged property? Here is what you need to know
In Kenya’s real estate transactions, the presence of a charge on land does not bar its sale. As long as ownership can be established through proper due diligence, a property...
The Scope of Due Diligence in Conveyancing: Insights from the Dina Management Case
”A registered proprietor acquires an absolute and indefeasible title if and only if the allocation was legal, proper and regular and that a Court of law cannot on the basis...
How to Convert Public land to Private Land in Kenya: Insights from the Land (Conversion of Land) Rules, 2017
The conversion of public land to private ownership is a matter of legal and societal significance, demanding strict adherence to established legal procedures to ensure that resulting title documents are...