Buying land is one of the biggest investments you can make. But before you celebrate becoming a landowner, there is one document you need to understand: the title deed.

A title deed is more than just a piece of paper. It is an important legal document showing ownership or an interest in land. But with different types of titles, older registration systems and the shift toward digital land records, understanding Kenya’s title deed system can sometimes feel complicated.

So, let’s break it down.