Land Registration Act

13. Qualifications for appointment of Registrar

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)A person shall not qualify for appointment as Chief Land Registrar unless such a person—

(a)is a citizen of Kenya;

(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(c)is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than ten years standing;

(d)has had at least ten years experience in land administration or management; and

(e)meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

(2)A person shall not be qualified for appointment if that person—

(a)has been convicted of a felony;

(b)is an undischarged bankrupt;

(c)has not met his or her legal obligations in relation to tax;

(d)has benefited from or facilitated an unlawful and irregular allocation or acquisition of land or other public property; or

(e)has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution.