The Kenyan government's Land Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney confirmed that the initial phase of digitizing land records will conclude by 2020, with 66 land registry offices transitioning to digital systems.
Speaking at a conference in Mombasa, Karoney outlined plans for a secure digital platform to prevent document loss and fraudulent duplication. She highlighted challenges including missing files and overlapping land titles, emphasizing the need for systematic digitization of survey and registry records.
The ministry aims to provide landowners with chip cards containing comprehensive property data, enabling remote access to services. Karoney stressed the importance of productive land use, questioning why agricultural land remains underutilized while citizens purchase food locally.
"Land is an economic asset that should drive development, not serve as a status symbol," she stated, urging citizens to optimize land resources as the population grows. The initiative will proceed incrementally, with online access to services prioritized for convenience and security.
