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TYPES OF LAND TENURE IN KENYA.

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Land tenure is the relationship that individuals and groups hold with respect to land and related resources. Land tenure rules define ways in which property rights to land are allocated, transferred, used or managed in a particular Society. There are different types of land tenure in Kenya. They include;


1. Freehold.

Freehold Land tenure also referred to as Absolute proprietorship is that which allows the owner to hold the land for an indefinite period. This means it gives the holder absolute ownership of land for life. Generally, a freehold title deed has no restrictions as to the occupation. On the contrary, there are conditional freeholds that restrict the use of the land for example, for agricultural purposes only. 

2. Leasehold.

Leasehold term confers upon the owner a limited term which can be extended upon expiry.Payment of rates is made to the respective county governments for services rendered. Leases are granted by the Government for public land, local authority for trust land and individuals with freeholds. The maximum term of government leases is approximately 99 years. 


 3. Customary.

Customary tenure system rights are based on communal ownership of land. Here, the land is assigned to a clearly defined group of individuals or consumers. These consumers may belong to either a clan or a particular ethnic community.

4. Public/ State land.

The public or state land tenure system describes a tenure type in which the government is a private landowner. In Kenya, this system originated from the Crown Lands Ordinance (C.L.O) of 1902. C.L.O  declared that all waste and unoccupied land in the protectorate was crown land

5. Foreign access to land in Kenya.

The law provides that a person who is not a citizen may hold land on the basis of leasehold tenure only and any lease should not exceed ninety-nine years, regardless of any document which purports to confer on a non-citizen an interest in land for a period longer than that.


Last but not least, land is among the most important assets for people in Kenya. It can be a vital part of cultural and social identities, a valuable asset to stimulate economic growth and a central component to preserving natural resources.  All societies have a system to govern property rights whether formally defined by law or informally established through customary systems. These rules evolve and change. 
Land tenure rules define the ways in which property rights to land are allocated, transferred, used, or managed in a particular society. When land tenure is secure, land can be a cornerstone for economic growth and an incentive for investment and vice versa. Looking for land in Uasin Gishu County? Baoriat agencies is here for you to give you a durable solution. We are just one call away. Reach us on 0721-554-937. Alternatively, visit Juma Hajee Building room 16 for further consultations.
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