Before you sign,know what you're buying.
Land fraud costs Kenyan buyers billions every year. Sellers disappear, titles turn out to be forged, and court cases surface after money has changed hands. A Litmus pre-qualification report checks what the seller cannot hide — so you negotiate from a position of knowledge, not hope.
The risks most buyers don't check
These are the issues Litmus was built to catch — before your money is on the table.
Fraudulent sellers
Sellers who do not actually own the land, or who present forged documents. Without an independent check, you cannot tell the difference.
Hidden court cases
Active litigation in the Environment and Land Court that the seller will not mention. It can block your transaction long after you have paid.
Undisclosed encumbrances
Charges, cautions, and restrictions registered against the title that you will inherit as the new owner — unless you check first.
What Litmus checks on your behalf
Nine systematic checks, each against a specific official source. You see exactly what we found and where.
Court case search
ELC judgment database cross-referenced against your parcel and the named parties.
Gazette review
Government acquisition notices, compulsory purchase orders, and title revocations.
Ownership chain
All parties ever linked to the parcel — prior owners, charges, and succession events.
Title integrity
LR, IR, and title number format validation against the Land Registration Act records.
Encumbrance check
Active charges, restrictions, cautions, and inhibitions registered on the title.
Red flag detection
Automatic flagging of suspicious patterns — multiple rapid transfers, insider signals, ownership gaps.
What you receive
Every report delivers one of three structured findings — no guesswork, no vague language.
No adverse records found at the date of assessment. No active court cases, no gazette notices, no registered encumbrances within scope.
Signals found that require attention or resolution before the transaction proceeds. Each condition is documented with the source and the recommended next step.
Evidence is insufficient to produce a reliable assessment for this parcel. We tell you why — and we do not issue a finding we cannot support.
Every report includes the source, the date of assessment, and the name of the analyst who reviewed it.
How it works
From submission to report in four steps.
Share the parcel details
Provide the LR/IR number or title number. Location details help us scope the search.
We run all nine checks
Our team queries official sources across court records, the gazette, and the land registry.
Review your report
You receive a structured, plain-language report — what we found, where we found it, and what it means.
Decide with confidence
Proceed, negotiate conditions, or walk away — backed by documented evidence, not guesswork.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to check before you commit?
Order a pre-qualification report today. Know what you are buying before the money leaves your account.
Pre-qualification intelligence — not legal advice. A qualified advocate should be consulted before any transaction.