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Land Control Board consent in Kenya is often needed before a sale of agricultural land can register. See when you need it, how to apply and what is exempt.

Title numbers, RIM numbers and Ardhisasa parcel numbers in Kenya do not always match. See why, and how to verify a parcel number before you buy any land.

A deed plan shows one parcel’s exact boundaries, while a Registry Index Map shows how it sits among its neighbors. See what each is and how to get one in Kenya.

A licensed surveyor in Kenya checks that beacons match your title before you buy. Beacon verification costs about KSh 15,000 to 25,000. See how to hire one.

Land registries in Kenya follow registration units, not the 47 counties. See how Ardhisasa, the Ministry of Lands and Huduma Centres actually fit together.

A land dispute in Kenya goes to different forums by type. The ELC handles most, but boundary, succession and trust land cases each differ. See where to report.

Community land in Kenya is not sold like a title deed. See how the Community Land Act 2016, group ranch rules and registers affect any purchase or lease.

Land not on Ardhisasa yet? See how Kenya’s manual registry works: paper searches (Ksh 1,000 fee per search), Land Control Board consent and stamp duty via iTax.

Freehold vs leasehold in Kenya, plus sectional title: see how 99 year leases, land rent and the 2020 Sectional Properties Act affect what you can buy.

Land rates in Kenya and land rent arrears: see how to check both before buying, via county rates portals, Ardhisasa rent search and clearance certificates.

Inherited land in Kenya needs a confirmed grant of representation, a 6 month legal wait, then Ardhisasa registration in the heirs’ names. See the steps.

Bought fraudulent land in Kenya? Report to the DCI Land Fraud Unit, file for rectification under Section 80, and expect 6 to 18 months for an investigation.