‘JUST COMPENSATION’ IN KENYAN COMPULSORY LAND ACQUISITION
In Kenya, land is more than just a physical asset, it is a deeply rooted source of identity, livelihood, and cultural heritage. When the government exercises its constitutional pow
BUYER BEWARE!! DUE DILIGENCE WHEN PURCHASING LAND FROM ADMINISTRATORS OR EXECUTORS
Review of the Court of Appeal decision in Musa -V- Musa & 6 Others (Civil Appeal 264 Of 2019) [2025] The Appellant, Eric Sydney Musa, contested the High Court’s
PROHIBITED LAND CATEGORIES FOR FOREIGNERS IN KENYA
(Property Law: series 5) As established by Article 65(1) of the Constitution and reiterated in Section 107(3) of the Land Registration Act, non-citizens are strictly limited to hol
LAND OWNERSHIP BY NON-CITIZENS (FOREIGNERS) IN KENYA
(Property Law: series 4) While Kenya welcomes foreign investment, stringent laws limit non-citizens to 99-year leasehold tenure. Key legislation includes the Constitution of Kenya
DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST FOR OFFPLAN PROPERTY PURCHASE
Buying property off-plan refers to purchasing property before construction is commenced or completed. In this type of transaction, developers usually use pre-construction layouts,
CONVEYANCING SERIES 1: STAMP DUTY RATES IN KENYA
Stamp duty is a tax levied on legal instruments including instruments used in land transactions and transfer of shares. It is usually payable in different rates depending on the na
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS’ OBLIGATIONS
Real Estate Kenya series 2 In our previous Real estate Kenya series 1 insight, we outlined factors real estate investors must consider before investing in real estate in Kenya. In
NEW STAMP DUTY RATE ON TRANSFER OF LAND WITHIN NEWLY GAZETTED CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES KENYA
On 5th April 2024, the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development through the Principal Secretary State Department for Lands and Physical Planning issued a circ
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE IN KENYA
The October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza has upended the Middle East politics and created an escalating and increasingly complex security crisis th
RESETTLING IN KENYA AS A FOREIGNER
Kenya as a nation is the most favourite destination for most investors and foreigners wishing to resettle and permanently reside in eastern part of Africa. It is the largest and mo