Land guides for Kenya
Buying, verifying, transferring and investing in land and plots in Kenya.
10 areas to buy land near Nairobi in 2026 (and what to check in each)
Popular places to buy land around Nairobi, from Kitengela and Juja to Kamulu, Malaa and Konza, with the title, water and access checks for each.
LandFreehold vs leasehold land in Kenya: what's the difference?
Freehold and leasehold land in Kenya explained: ownership, lease terms, land rent, consents, what foreigners can own and how each affects value and mortgages.
LandHow to buy land in Kenya: a step-by-step process for 2026
The full process of buying land in Kenya: finding a plot, official search, sale agreement, Land Control Board consent, stamp duty and the new title.
LandHow to do a land search in Kenya (online on Ardhisasa and at the registry)
What an official land search shows, how to do one on Ardhisasa or at a county land registry, what you need, and how to read the results before you buy.
LandHow to verify a title deed in Kenya before you buy
Checklist for verifying a Kenyan title deed or certificate of lease: official search, owner details, registry map, encumbrances and authority to sell.
LandLand Control Board consent in Kenya: when you need it and how to get it
When agricultural land sales, subdivisions and leases need Land Control Board consent in Kenya, the documents required, timelines and what happens if you skip it.
Land15 land fraud red flags in Kenya (and how to protect yourself)
The warning signs of land scams in Kenya, from fake title deeds and double sales to "cash only" deposits, with a checklist of what to do before you pay.
LandSubdivision of land in Kenya: process, approvals and costs
How to subdivide land in Kenya step by step: county planning approval, the surveyor's mutation, Land Control Board consent, survey approval and new titles for each plot.