Land is Kenya’s most cherished asset, but property transactions carry significant legal and financial risks if due diligence and conveyancing are compromised. At Wangui Kuria & Co. Advocates, led by Managing Partner Ruth Wangui Kuria, we provide end-to-end conveyancing and real estate services. We ensure your title is secure, your transactions comply with evolving statutory frameworks, and your real estate investments are protected.
From individual plot purchases to multi-million shilling real estate developments, our conveyancing department provides meticulous legal execution across:
Land Transfers & Title Registration (Ardhisasa Integration):
Conducting rigorous official searches, historical root-of-title verification, and fraud risk assessments on the Ministry of Lands Ardhisasa digital platform and physical registries.
Drafting Sale Agreements, Transfer Instruments, and handling land valuation, Stamp Duty assessment, and final registration of titles.
Real Estate Development, Subdivisions & Sectional Titles:
Structuring land subdivisions, change of user, amalgams, and extension of lease processes with County Governments.
Advising real estate developers on compliance under the Sectional Properties Act (2020)—including drafting Management Company structures and registering Sectional Titles for apartments and townhouses.
Commercial & Residential Leases & Licenses:
Drafting, reviewing, and attesting long-term commercial leases, short-term tenancy agreements, and license agreements.
Representing landlords and commercial tenants in rent disputes and lease enforcement before the Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT) and the Rent Restriction Tribunal.
Banking Securities, Charges & Mortgages:
Acting for financial institutions, SACCOs, and private lenders in drafting and registering Charges, Mortgages, Debentures, and Guarantees.
Advising property buyers on mortgage financing, legal charge discharge, and re-mortgaging procedures.
Planning, Environmental Compliance & NEMA Permitting:
Property Rights Protection & Environment and Land Court (ELC) Litigation:
Defending landowners against unlawful compulsory acquisition, boundary encroachments, fraudulent title cancellations, and illegal public road incursions.
Litigating high-stakes land ownership disputes before the Environment and Land Court (ELC) and local Land Dispute Tribunals.
Partner-Led Conveyancing Practice: Headed directly by Founder & Managing Partner Ruth Wangui Kuria, ensuring every document, title deed, and contract receives top-tier legal scrutiny.
Proven Track Record in Property Defense: Backed by landmark courtroom victories defending private property rights against illegal road incursions and unlawful land acquisitions in Kiambu and Nairobi.
Seamless Digital Integration: Deeply versed in modern digital land operations (Ardhisasa), ensuring fast turnaround times for land searches, stamp duty payments, and title transfers.
Strategic Location: Conveniently located at Bushgate Towers in Ruiru, providing strategic legal coverage across Kiambu County, Nairobi, and 35+ counties nationwide.
Buying Property, Developing Real Estate, or Facing a Land Dispute? Ensure your property title is bulletproof before exchanging funds or breaking ground.