Due-diligence-led property support in Kenya

Own property in Kenya without the fear.

Land, apartments and rentals — supported by a structured due-diligence process, independent professional review where required, KRA and Ardhisasa assistance, and live video site visits for clients in Kenya and abroad.

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1structured due-diligence pathway
3support areas: KRA · Ardhisasa · Rentals
4steps: assess · verify · review · transact

The MAKAOKE Protection Framework

Search before commitment. Where applicable, an official land search should be reviewed before purchase funds are released.

Professionally managed payments. Clients may use an independent qualified advocate to hold and release funds against agreed transaction milestones.

Live video site visits. Walk the plot with us on a call, with GPS coordinates and beacon checks on camera.

With you after the sale. Title follow-up, fencing, rentals management and tax filing — we don't disappear at handover.

Ardhisasa-verified titles LSK advocate partners Remote video site visits Support in every time zone Every payment receipted
Properties

Verified land, apartments & rentals

Every parcel below has a fresh official search attached. Ask for it — we'll send the report before you commit to anything.

Illustrative listings only. Availability, price, ownership and legal status must be independently confirmed before any commitment or payment.

Why MAKAOKE exists

The market has a trust problem. We built the fix.

Diaspora and foreign buyers lose millions every year to double allocations, fake titles and vanishing developers. Here's where others stop — and where we begin.

Listing portals stop at the advert

Big property sites show you thousands of listings — but verify none of them. Once you call the agent, you're on your own.

MAKAOKE: no listing goes live without an official search report, and we stay in the deal until the title is in your name.

Law firms stop at the paperwork

Advocates do excellent conveyancing — but they don't source property, run site visits, set up your KRA PIN, or manage the unit after you buy.

MAKAOKE: one team coordinates sourcing, legal, tax, registration and post-purchase management end to end.

Land sellers push their own stock

Land-selling companies market only what they own — and the worst ones sell one plot to five buyers. Their incentive is the sale, not you.

MAKAOKE: independent advisory. We're paid to protect your purchase, wherever you buy — including plots we didn't list.

Consultancy Services

Start-to-finish support, wherever you are

Three client journeys, one promise: you never navigate KRA, Ardhisasa or a Kenyan land registry alone.

Local Buyers

Buy & build with confidence

  • Official search & due-diligence report
  • Sale agreement review with our advocate partners
  • Stamp duty, LCB consent & transfer on Ardhisasa
  • Post-purchase: fencing, surveyor, architect, BQ

Due diligence fromKES 7,500

Kenyans in the Diaspora

Buy back home — safely, remotely

  • Live video site visits with GPS & beacon checks
  • Advocate-held milestone payments — never pay a stranger
  • Power of attorney & document courier handling
  • Monthly photo/video progress reports on builds

Remote purchase concierge fromKES 45,000

Foreign Investors

Kenya, unlocked from day one

  • KRA PIN & iTax setup for non-citizens, remotely
  • 99-year leasehold guidance (foreigners can't hold freehold or agricultural land — we keep you compliant)
  • Bank account, Ardhisasa account & advocate onboarding
  • Rental management & tax filing after you buy

Foreign investor onboarding fromKES 60,000

Buy From Anywhere

Built for the US, the Gulf, and everyone working away from home

Distance is how buyers get defrauded. These tools close the distance — from first viewing to the last signature, without boarding a plane.

Live video site visits

Walk the plot with us on a scheduled call in your time zone. GPS pin, title number and beacon checks shown on camera — recorded and sent to you as evidence, not just marketing.

Drone flyovers

Aerial video of every parcel, apartment block and neighbourhood — access roads, drainage, surrounding development. See what ground-level photos hide.

3D virtual walkthroughs

Immersive room-by-room tours of apartments and rentals. Explore at midnight from New York or Doha — listings with 3D tours close significantly faster.

The Evidence Pack Signature

One secure folder per property: Ardhisasa search report, drone footage, GPS coordinates, geotagged beacon photos, seller ID verification and rates clearance. Proof before payment, always.

Milestone dashboard

Your purchase tracked step by step — searches, agreement, stamp duty, registration — with documents and receipts attached. "Where is my transfer?" answered without a 2am call.

Quarterly Title Watch Subscription

Own land but live abroad? We re-search your title and photograph your plot every quarter — so nobody grabs, resells or builds on it while you're away.

Remote paperwork & e-signing

E-sign agreements where the law allows, with guidance on Power of Attorney, Kenyan embassy notarization in the US, and apostille — originals couriered only once, at completion.

Monthly build reports

Constructing from abroad? Drone and video progress reports every month, tied to the bill of quantities — so funds released always match work done.

Landlord dashboard

Rent collected, tenants vetted, KRA rental-income tax filed, occupancy and photos — one statement on the 5th of every month, wherever you are.

Plus: WhatsApp concierge with your full deal history in one thread, FX guidance for large USD transfers, AI-matched shortlists instead of endless scrolling, virtual staging for empty units, and smart-lock self-check-in for furnished rentals.

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How it works

From first call to keys in hand

A transparent eight-step path. You get a written report at every milestone.

Free consultation

Your goals, budget and status (local, diaspora, foreign). We map your exact requirements and flag any legal limits early.

Accounts & compliance

KRA PIN, iTax and Ardhisasa accounts set up — remotely if needed. Nothing moves in Kenya without these.

Sourcing & shortlist

Verified options matched to your budget — ours or from the open market. Every one comes with a fresh search.

Site visit

In person or live on video with GPS coordinates, beacon checks and neighbourhood walk-through.

Due diligence

Official search, rates & rent clearance, seller ID verification and history of the title — documented in writing.

Agreement & payment

Advocate-drafted sale agreement. Funds held by the advocate and released on milestones only.

Transfer & title

Stamp duty via ArdhiPay, LCB consent where needed, registration tracked until the title is in your name.

After the keys

Fencing, construction referrals, tenant sourcing, rent collection and monthly KRA rental-income filing.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask us

Can foreigners really own property in Kenya?
Yes — on a leasehold basis of up to 99 years (renewable). Foreigners cannot hold freehold land or agricultural land without a presidential exemption. Apartments under sectional titles are a popular compliant route. We structure this correctly from the start.
I live abroad. How do I know the land actually exists?
Three layers: an official Ardhisasa search report you receive directly, a live video site visit with GPS coordinates and beacon checks, and independent seller ID verification. Your money sits with an LSK-registered advocate until each milestone clears — so even in the worst case, funds don't vanish.
What is a KRA PIN and why do I need one?
It's your tax identification number from the Kenya Revenue Authority. No property transaction, bank account or Ardhisasa registration happens without one. We register PINs for locals, diaspora and foreign nationals — remotely where eligible.
How long does a purchase take?
A clean transaction typically runs 4–10 weeks: searches take days, agreements about a week, and transfer/registration 2–8 weeks depending on the registry and whether Land Control Board consent is required. We send written status updates throughout.
Do you manage the property after I buy?
Yes. Our Rentals Desk handles tenant sourcing and vetting, lease drafting, rent collection, and monthly rental-income tax filing with KRA — from 8–10% of collected rent. You get a monthly statement wherever you are.
What are the costs of transferring land in Kenya?
Budget 6–8% of property value in total closing costs: stamp duty (4% urban, 2% rural land), advocate fees (1–2%), valuation fees, and land registry fees — now assessed and paid through the Ardhisasa platform. We give you a full cost breakdown in writing before you commit.
What do your consultancy services cost?
Due diligence from KES 7,500; remote purchase concierge from KES 45,000; foreign investor onboarding from KES 60,000; rental management from 8% of rent. Every engagement starts with a free consultation and a fixed written quote — no surprise fees.
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WhatsApp / Phone

0724 471 660

Office

Nairobi, Kenya — and on video call, wherever you are.

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