Updated October 12, 2026 · Published by WKA Advocates
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of land or buildings from one person to another. In Kenya it is handled by advocates and ends with registration of the buyer as the new owner.
Stages of conveyancing
The process starts with an offer and due diligence, moves to a sale agreement, then consents, stamp duty and registration at the lands registry.
Laws involved
The Land Act 2012, Land Registration Act 2012, Land Control Act, Stamp Duty Act and the Law of Contract Act form the legal backbone of Kenyan conveyancing.
Why use an advocate
An advocate verifies the seller, the title and the paperwork, and protects your deposit. Skipping this step is the leading cause of land disputes.
General information only, not legal advice. Laws, rates and procedures change, so confirm the current position with an advocate.
What Your Conveyancing File Should Contain
Keep the agreed instructions, title investigation, signed contract, completion correspondence and registration records together. An organised file makes it easier to check that the interest negotiated is the interest eventually registered.
