Foreigners Can Acquire Kenyan Land Only on Leasehold, Not Freehold, Under Constitutional Limits
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Non-citizens are allowed to own land and property in Kenya through leaseholds. These leases can last for up to 99 years. The law applies stricter controls to agricultural land. Company ownership is also subject to more rigorous regulations.
Kenyan law permits non‑citizens to own land and property through leaseholds of up to 99 years, with stricter controls for agricultural land and company ownership.