In this digital era, the Ministry of Land in Kenya has taken a remarkable step towards transforming the land sector when they launched Ardhisasa in 2021. This is an innovative digital platform that revolutionizes the way land information is accessed, processes are carried out, and interactions take place by providing a centralized online hub for all land-related activities.
As a land investment consultant for Zenawi Real Estate, I am thrilled to present the remarkable features and advantages of this platform that aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in land transactions.
Benefits of the Ardhisasa Platform
The Ardhisasa Platform offers a multitude of benefits that revolutionize land transactions:
- Reducing fraud cases
By replacing manual paperwork with a secure digital platform, Ardhisasa significantly reduces the risk of landowners falling victim to fraudulent activities. Traceability of transactions becomes effortless, providing a safeguard against deceit.
- Making land information accessible
Ardhisasa consolidates all land-related information into a single, easily accessible digital platform. With just a click of a button, individuals can retrieve comprehensive land records, promoting transparency and empowering informed decision-making.
- Increasing convenience
Traditionally, the process of replacing lost title deeds involved tedious paperwork and visits to the land registry. Ardhisasa simplifies this procedure by enabling online title deed searches, streamlining the process and offering utmost convenience.
- Simplifying land purchase
Purchasing land often entailed dealing with physical deed plans, causing inconvenience for buyers. With Ardhisasa, essential services such as online land subdivision maps and deed plans are readily available, facilitating a smooth and convenient land purchase process.
Services Offered on Ardhisasa
The Ardhisasa Platform provides a comprehensive range of services to meet various land-related needs. These services include:
- Land Registration
This encompasses the entire process of making a land entry to the Land Registry. It involves placing caveats, replacing lost title deeds, conducting online title deed searches, assessing stamp duty, and facilitating land transfers.
- Administration of Land Services
This category encompasses vital services like land subdivision, extending land leases, renewing leases, changing land users, and obtaining land consents.
- Physical Planning
Ardhisasa facilitates the organization of land use activities through services such as approving land development plans, preparing land plans, and issuing compliance certificates.
- Surveying
The platform offers essential surveying services such as amalgamation of land, subdivision of land, and issuing land grants, ensuring accurate and reliable land measurements.
- Land Valuation
Ardhisasa provides services for the valuation of land, including assessing asset values, arbitration, government leasing, and government purchase.
- Land Allocation
The platform also supports the distribution of government land to individuals through the National Land Commission, offering valuable opportunities for investment.
Simplifying Land Rent Payment on Ardhisasa
Paying land rent has never been easier with Ardhisasa.
Here are the simple steps to follow:
- Visit the Ardhisasa website.
- Create an account based on your requirements, such as an individual account using your national ID, a professional account for service providers (surveyors, valuers, lawyers, etc.), or a company account with a business registration certificate.
- Go to the services section and navigate to the land administration tab.
- Select the “Pay Land Rent” option.
- Insert the title deed number associated with the property.
- Choose a preferred payment method and complete the transaction.
- Await confirmation and download the Clearance Certificate or print it directly from the site.
Transforming the Land Sector in Kenya
In conclusion, the Ardhisasa Platform represents a significant leap forward in the digitization of land transactions in Kenya. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of services, the platform offers unparalleled convenience, transparency, and efficiency.
Although this platform has only been launched in Nairobi for now, Kiambu and Machakos areas are next in line for indoctrination. I am excited about the investment opportunities this transformation will bring, particularly in areas like Juja Farm, Kamakis, and Kangundo Road. Whether you’re considering buying land, conducting a land search, or exploring low-cost simple house designs, Ardhisasa is your go-to resource for all your land-related needs.
Embrace the future of land transactions in Kenya by utilizing this innovative platform and unlock the immense potential of the real estate market.