Kenya’s Digital Land Registry Cuts Property Transfer Time to 72 Hours

Nationwide rollout of Kenya’s Digital Land Registry has reduced property transfer time from 6 months to 72 hours. The system, integrated with e-Citizen, uses e-signatures, mobile payments, and real-time title verification. Over 15 million transactions have been processed since 2023, with fraud cases down by 60%. Counties like Kiambu and Nakuru report 40% higher land transaction revenue. The platform now supports lease renewals, charge registration, and search services. Full integration with the National Land Information System is complete, unlocking Ksh5 trillion in previously dead capital tied to informal holdings.