Where to buy Land in Kenya

Before buying land in Kenya, it is important to be clear on your objectives. Of significance will be clarity on whether the desired land is for Commercial, Residential, Agricultural, wildlife or such other consideration.

Having decided the purpose for which land is required, it will be possible then to obtain a list of potential areas or locations where such land is located. There are several platforms available in the country which can assist a potential Buyer with requisite information. Such information can be obtained from some of the leading land agents in the country.

Commercial land has several classification, the major once being land targeted for commerce activities like banking, insurances, Hotels and such like. The other classification is for land targeted for manufacturing purposes. The government of Kenya plays a major role in identifying and providing such land or indirectly by giving approvals to the private sector involved in such initiatives. In Kenya, the government has designated certain areas as manufacturing hubs and provided special terms and tax incentives to investors desiring to set up here. Some of the private operators like Tatu city have designated land for residential, commercial and manufacturing purposes.

Agricultural land is designated as such by the Kenya government and the process is managed by the Ministry of land. Most of the Agricultural land is in the hands of the private sector. The use of such land is limited to agricultural activities though constructions like of farm houses is allowed. In the event that one would wish to use the land for other purposes besides farming, approval has to be sort and obtained from the government through the county governments and the Ministry of lands. The decision for change of user in most cases entail other considerations like expansion of towns in which case individual applications may not apply as the relevant bodies will initiate and process the matter to conclusion. A potential buyer is advised to visit any of the established land selling and buying agents who have stocks of what is available and where.

Buyers looking for residential land will need to be clear on which area they would like to invest. Depending on the location, prices will vary greatly. On the higher end places like Muthaiga, prices for land tend to be higher and plot sizes also bigger than average. Depending on ones ability, there are plenty of plots available for sale in different parts of the country. Rural areas land prices are significantly lower compared with urban areas. What one must be careful about is the likelihood of fraud with residential plots. One is advised to ensure they have done a proper search with the Ministry of Lands or the county government, whichever body is relevant before making any commitments.

My company offers land buyers a number of services. We can assist with feasibility studies for land in specific places depending on buyer objectives. We also do valuation and tittle processing services for a reasonable fee.