Monthly Archives: September 2026
Succession and Land Inheritance in Kenya: What Familie...
Land inheritance in Kenya can quickly become complicated when a landowner passes away without their family understanding the succession process — and knowing what to do early can spare everyone unnecessary disputes, delays, and legal headaches. Land is one of the most valuable assets many Kenyan families own. But when a registered landowner dies, transferring that property to the rightful beneficiaries isn’t automatic. Understanding …
Mombasa SEZ Gets Sh74.1 Billion Boost: What It Could M...
Land for sale in Diani is drawing fresh interest as Mombasa’s South Coast enters an important phase of economic development, with major infrastructure and investment projects taking shape around the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The reported Sh74.1 billion allocation toward the Mombasa SEZ development signals the growing importance of the Coast as a regional hub for trade, logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and investment. …
2029 World Athletics: What It Means for Nairobi Proper...
The 2029 World Athletics Championships are coming to Nairobi — making it the first African city ever to host the event — and the announcement is already turning fresh attention toward land along the capital’s key growth corridors. The championships are scheduled for September 2029 at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani. Beyond athletics, this milestone brings renewed attention to Nairobi’s infrastructure, hospitality, and property …
Know Your Title, Protect Your Investment: Understandin...
Title deed vs certificate of title is a mix-up that trips up even experienced land buyers in Kenya — and understanding the difference is one of the simplest ways to protect a major financial decision. Land ownership in Kenya has changed significantly over the years. From old-school land registration systems and paper records to today’s digital land services, one thing has remained constant: understanding …
Residential vs Commercial Land in Kenya: Which Should ...
Residential vs commercial land is one of the first big decisions every land investor in Kenya has to make — and getting it right depends far more on your goals than on which option sounds more profitable. Should you invest in residential land for homes and rental properties, or commercial land for shops, offices, hotels, and other businesses? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right …
Rironi–Mau Summit Road: What the New Highway Means for...
Land for sale in Naivasha is getting a fresh look from investors this year, as the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway project promises to significantly improve connectivity between Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the wider Rift Valley. The latest update is particularly significant for Naivasha. Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has announced that the Rironi–Naivasha section is expected to be fully dualled and opened to …
SACCOs and Land Buying: How Kenyans Are Pooling Resour...
SACCO land buying in Kenya has quietly become one of the most powerful paths to property ownership — turning small, regular contributions into access to an asset that once required years of solo saving. For many Kenyans, owning land is an important financial goal. It can represent a future home, a business opportunity, an agricultural investment, or a way of building long-term family wealth. …
Land Banking in Kenya: How It Works and Why Investors ...
Land banking in Kenya is a long-term investment strategy that’s quietly gaining traction — and understanding how it works could change the way you think about your next property purchase. Land banking is the practice of purchasing land in an area with potential for future development and holding it for a period of time, with the goal of benefiting from value appreciation as infrastructure, …
Back-to-School Season: Why September Is a Good Time to...
Land investment in Kenya doesn’t have to wait for the “perfect” moment — and September, despite school fees and tightened budgets, is actually one of the best checkpoints in the year to get your plans back on track. September is often associated with fresh starts. For many Kenyan families, it’s when children return to school, household budgets get reviewed, and attention shifts back to …
