NEW TITLE DEED SYSTEM IN KENYA
NEW TITLE DEED SYSTEM IN KENYA The new title deed system in Kenya, established by the Land Registration Act of 2012 , modernizes land ownership by replacing various old documents with a unified, secure, and digital framework. Here is a summary of the key differences between the old and new systems: Old Title Deeds · Official Name: Title Deed · Legal Framework: Various repealed acts (e.g., Registered Land Act ) · Security Features: Basic, vulnerable to forgery · Identification: Relied on plot numbers; difficult to track · Verification: Manual process at land offices New Title Deeds · Official Name: Certificate of Title / Certificate of Lease · Legal Framework: Land Registration Act, 2012 (unified) · Security Features: Watermarks, serial & cadastral numbers, QR codes · Identification: Unique serial number, linked to digital maps · Verification: Instant digital verification via Ardhisasa platform 📜 Types of New Title Deeds Under the new system, land ownership is standar...