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 Physical Planning has issued several gazette [...]

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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 Corporate) and Management Companies. Yet, many property owners remain [...]

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