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Kenya is transforming its land ownership system with the digitization of land records, making transactions more secure, efficient, and accessible. The Ardhisasa platform and conversion of title deeds are key steps in modernizing land management, addressing long-standing issues like lost documents and title duplication. Learn how these changes are revolutionizing land ownership in Kenya and the process of converting old titles to new, digital ones.

The conversion of land titles in Kenya involves transitioning from old registration systems to the Land Registration Act of 2012, ensuring secure, digital records. Titles will be updated with new parcel numbers and Registry Index Maps (RIMs). The process requires landowners to submit documents through an advocate via the Ardhisasa platform, including Form LRA 97. Upon verification, new titles are issued within 21 days. Nairobi is the first county to complete digital registration, and all subsequent titles will follow the new system.