Using a Power of Attorney in Kenyan Property Transactions

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A buyer is posted abroad for three years and wants to purchase a house in Nairobi before returning. A seller’s parent, who owns the family land, can no longer travel to sign. In both situations the transaction proceeds through a power of attorney, an instrument that allows one person to act for another, and its … Read more

Power of Attorney in Kenya: Types and Registration

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If you will be abroad, unwell, or simply unavailable, a power of attorney allows someone you trust to act for you. Used well, it keeps transactions moving; used carelessly, it can hand away more control than intended. The document and its registration deserve care. What types of power of attorney exist in Kenya? The Power … Read more

Power of Attorney for Diaspora Property Transactions in Kenya

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Flights are expensive and leave is short. A power of attorney lets a trusted person sign for you in Kenya while you stay abroad , but only if it is drafted and authenticated correctly. What is a power of attorney and when is one useful? A power of attorney is a document by which you, … Read more

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