Independent advocates
Independent, licensed Kenyan advocates
Every purchase is handled by an independent, licensed Kenyan advocate who acts for you, not for us. Our clients often work with the firms below, but you are free to choose any advocate.
East Africa Property is a licensed estate agency and does not provide legal services. The advocates listed are independent and are not employed by or paid for referrals by East Africa Property.
Advocate's fees for your transaction are covered by East Africa Property.
Advocates our clients often work with
Wanjiku Kariuki
Corporate and Cross-border Advocate
Focus on cross-border property investment and corporate structuring.
Admitted to the Kenyan Bar 2009
English · Kiswahili
Brian Ochieng
Conveyancing Advocate
Prepares sale agreements and transfer documents, and manages title searches with the lands registry.
Admitted to the Kenyan Bar 2014
English · Kiswahili · Français
Amina Yusuf
Commercial and Finance Advocate
Advises on commercial property, lease structures and coordination with lenders such as Diamond Trust Bank Kenya.
Admitted to the Kenyan Bar 2012
English · Kiswahili · Italiano
Daniel Mutua
Land and Title Advocate
Specialises in due diligence on title, ownership history and planning approvals before a client commits.
Admitted to the Kenyan Bar 2016
English · Kiswahili · Deutsch
What your advocate typically does
- Checks the title, ownership history and planning approvals before you commit
- Carries out land searches at the lands registry
- Drafts or reviews the sale agreement and the transfer documents
- Handles registration, and the freehold-to-leasehold conversion for foreign buyers
- Answers your legal questions and acts on your instructions throughout
Choosing and checking your advocate
You may use one of the advocates below or any other licensed advocate of your choice. Before you instruct an advocate, confirm that they are admitted to the Kenyan Bar and hold a current practising certificate (you can check this with the Law Society of Kenya). Agree the scope of work in writing.
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