Ardhisasa (National Land Information Management System) was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning together with the National Land Commission. The platform makes it possible for Kenyans to access land records, carry out transactions, and verify ownership online.
Here are the key ways Ardhisasa is beneficial to Land transactions ecosystem.
1. Transparency in Land Records
Land ownership details are now available online for anyone to search.
Buyers can confirm the real owner of a parcel before making payments.
Fake titles and hidden records are harder to manipulate because all information must be verified before being uploaded.
2. Reduced Land Fraud
Paper files were easy to alter or lose; Ardhisasa keeps all data digital and secure.
Fraudsters who used to duplicate titles or sell land twice now face difficulties.
Geospatial mapping ensures every parcel is uniquely identified, reducing double allocation.
3. Faster and Easier Transactions
Services like land search, transfers, paying land rent, and change of ownership are now done online.
No more queuing at land registries for weeks—applications can be processed from home or office.
As of March 2025, paper mutation forms were phased out. All boundary changes are now done digitally through Ardhisasa.
4. Stronger Legal Backing
The Land Registration Act (2012) requires land records to be secure and accessible, including in electronic format.
The Land Registration (Electronic Transactions) Regulations, 2020 allow land transactions to be carried out digitally.
By using Ardhisasa, Kenyans are protected under the law when transacting online.
5. Improved Revenue Collection
Land rent, land rates, and stamp duty payments can be made through the platform.
The government can easily track payments, reducing tax evasion.
This means more money for infrastructure, schools, and services in Kenya.
6. Security of Title Deeds
Titles are now linked with verified survey maps and geospatial data.
This makes it almost impossible to create fake title deeds.
Property owners enjoy more confidence knowing their land records are safe and permanent.
7. Convenient Access for Citizens
Kenyans no longer need to travel long distances to registry offices.
Services are available 24/7 online—saving time and money.
The platform acts as a “one-stop shop” for most land services.
8. Fewer Land Disputes
Accurate and updated digital records reduce cases of multiple ownership.
Clear boundaries mean fewer fights between neighbors.
Courts will have fewer land cases since ownership is easier to prove.
9. Better Planning and Land Management
With reliable maps and ownership data, government can plan roads, housing projects, and public services more effectively.
Environmental protection also improves—wetlands, public land, and protected areas are clearly marked in the system.
While the system is a great milestone, it still faces challenges:
Not all counties have been fully digitized.
Some Kenyans struggle with internet access or digital literacy.
Old records are still being verified and cleaned before uploading.
Conclusion
Ardhisasa is a game-changer for land ownership in Kenya. It is making land transactions more transparent, secure, and convenient. With stronger legal support from the Land Registration Act (2012) and other land laws, Kenyans can now buy and sell land with greater confidence.
As digitization spreads to all counties, Ardhisasa will continue to reduce fraud, speed up transactions, and protect the rights of landowners. For anyone planning to buy land in Kenya, learning how to use Ardhisasa is no longer optional—it’s the future of land ownership.
