There are different types of land ownerships in Kenya. In this post we look at the 3 main ways you could own land in Kenya.
1. Certificate of Lease
This Title deed is also known as Leasehold Titles. Leasehold land is one where ownership of the land is subjected to a definite period (maximum being 99 years).
The period can be 33, 50, 66, or 99 years for all urban plots. Most areas in Nairobi County fall under this Lease Hold Titles.
2. Absolute Title Deed
This type of Title deed is also known as Freehold Title. A Freehold title is where the landowner has the maximum rights to the land without any time period or any other restrictions. Once you have this type of Title Deed, the land is yours and has no conditions on ownership.
3. Sectional Title Deed
A sectional Title deed is issued to prove ownership for a unit within a building. When you buy a house in an apartment or a flat for example, you will be issued with a sectional title deed as proof of ownership.
