Succession of Rural Land in Kenya: Common Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Law library shelves

The old man’s shamba in Vihiga has been farmed by three of his sons for years, each on an agreed portion that was never registered. Now a road project is coming and compensation is on the table, and the family learns that on paper the land still belongs to the deceased. Why do rural land … Read more

Land Control Board Consent in Kenya: When and Why It Is Required

Construction and property development in Nairobi

A neighbour mentions that the sale of the five-acre farm in Machakos must first go before the Land Control Board, and the seller waves the idea away. For anyone buying agricultural land in Kenya, consent is a step that cannot be skipped without serious consequences. What is the Land Control Board? The Land Control Act … Read more

+254 728 293 000 Email us +254 20 80 93 000 Confidential consultation