The Court of Appeal has ruled that long-term occupation of land can result in ownership through adverse possession, even without a title deed. The decision could affect landowners, buyers, and succession disputes across Kenya. The Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark judgment that could have far-reaching consequences for landowners, buyers, investors, and families handling
Legal experts are reassuring parents who want to secure their children’s future through property ownership that Kenyan land law offers strong protections for vulnerable groups and minors. Led by Kenyan lawyer Danstan Omari, the Land Registration Act (Cap. 300) guarantees that land registered in the name of a person under the age of eighteen is