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Factors to Consider When Selling or Buying a Villa in Kenya’s Affluent Neighbourhoods – Ukunda, Nyari, Runda, Kileleshwa, Karen, and Lavington

By admin August 25, 2025

Factors to Consider When Selling or Buying a Villa in Kenya’s Affluent Neighbourhoods – Ukunda, Nyari, Runda, Kileleshwa, Karen, and Lavington Kenya’s luxury real estate market continues to attract high-net-worth individuals, foreign investors, and the Kenyan diaspora, with affluent neighbourhoods such as Ukunda (Diani Beach), Nyari, Runda, Kileleshwa, Karen, and Lavington standing out as prime […]

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Apartment in Kenya

By admin August 25, 2025

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Apartment in Kenya The Kenyan property market is booming, with a sharp rise in apartment developments across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other urban hubs. Driven by urbanization, a growing middle class, and demand for secure, modern housing, apartments have become the preferred choice for homebuyers, investors, and […]

Demystifying Sectional Titles in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers, Investors, and Property Owners

By admin August 25, 2025

Demystifying Sectional Titles in Kenya: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers, Investors, and Property Owners The Kenyan property market is rapidly evolving, with innovative ownership structures now catering to modern lifestyles, urbanization, and real estate investment opportunities. One of the most important concepts shaping this transformation is the Sectional Title. A sectional title in Kenya allows […]

Can Foreigners Set Up or Own Property in a Kenyan Trust

By admin July 28, 2025

Can Foreigners Set Up or Own Property in a Kenyan Trust? Discover how foreigners can legally own property in Kenya using a trust. Learn key legal requirements, benefits, and risks from WKA Advocates—your trusted experts in land, trusts, and estate planning. Kenya’s property market is one of the most dynamic in East Africa, attracting investors, […]

How to Legally Transfer Company Shares in Kenya

By admin July 14, 2025

How to Legally Transfer Company Shares in Kenya Share transfer in Kenya is a critical process in business ownership changes, mergers, acquisitions, or internal restructuring. Whether you are a majority shareholder divesting your interest or a new investor acquiring equity in a private or public company, understanding the legal procedure for share transfers in Kenya […]

Understanding Management Companies in Sectional Developments: Roles, Powers & Legal Limits

By admin July 9, 2025

Understanding Management Companies in Sectional Developments: Roles, Powers & Legal Limits As apartment living and gated communities become more common in Kenya—particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, and other urban centers—the demand for well-structured property management continues to grow. The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 provides a legal framework for managing shared spaces in developments through Corporations (Bodies […]

Why Nairobi Landowners Must Convert to Sectional Titles: Understanding the Legal Requirement

By admin July 8, 2025

Why Nairobi Landowners Must Convert to Sectional Titles: Understanding the Legal Requirement Kenya’s real estate laws have changed significantly in recent years—especially with the enactment of the Sectional Properties Act, 2020. This law now requires apartment and multi-dwelling unit owners to convert their properties from long-term leases to sectional titles. The Ministry of Lands and […]

Navigating the Legal Requirements to Initiate Title Conversion for Apartments in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

Navigating the Legal Requirements to Initiate Title Conversion for Apartments in Kenya Customized for WKA Advocates – Kenya’s Leading Experts in Sectional Title Conversions and Real Estate Law Introduction Kenya’s urban real estate market—particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu—has seen a surge in apartment developments. However, many property owners still hold outdated long-term leasehold […]

Sectional Property Registration in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

Sectional Property Registration in Kenya: Legal Process, Requirements & Pitfalls Sectional property registration is essential for legal ownership, compliance, financing, and long-term investment protection. With Kenya’s regulatory landscape shifting, failing to register or convert your apartment units can lead to disputes, marketability issues, or financing obstacles. As Kenya’s urban population grows and demand for apartments […]

How to Ensure Compliance with the Sectional Properties Act in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

How to Ensure Compliance with the Sectional Properties Act in Kenya Customized for WKA Advocates – Experts in Apartment Law, Sectional Titles, and Real Estate Transactions in Kenya The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 fundamentally transformed the real estate landscape in Kenya, particularly in the management, sale, and ownership of apartments, maisonettes, gated communities, flats, and […]