Landzaya Academy

Learn before you sign.

Plain-English guides for buying land in Kenya — written by lawyers, surveyors, and builders who've seen it all.

How to verify land ownership in Kenya — a 6-step playbook

A practical checklist using Ardhisasa, the Lands Registry and your county office — with the actual fees, forms and turnaround times.

Freehold vs leasehold, encumbrances, caveats — and the four physical features that separate a real title from a printed forgery.

Patterns we've seen burn buyers in Athi River, Ruiru, Kitengela and beyond — and the exact thing to say when you spot one.

Where it's found, why it ruins cheap foundations, and the KES-per-square-foot delta you'll pay to build on it safely.

Riparian setbacks, rainfall thresholds, and what the 2020 and 2024 Kenya floods taught us about cheap plots in drainage paths.

Anchoring with real comps, structuring tranches, and sample counter-offer language in English and Kiswahili.