Land-buying guides

• Freehold vs leasehold vs share certificate: a Kenyan buyer's guide

  Not every "title" in Kenya is the same. Freehold, leasehold, share certificate, and allotment letter mean very different things — and very different levels of risk.

  7 May 2026

• Buying ancestral land in Western Kenya: what every buyer must know

  Family-owned plots in Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia carry generational weight — and generational risk. Here's how to buy ancestral land without inheriting a dispute.

  7 May 2026

• How to verify a title deed in Kenya: a step-by-step guide

  Before you transfer a single shilling for land in Kenya, run these checks. Most land disputes start with skipped verification — here's how to do it properly.

  7 May 2026