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Harnesssing AI power for simple construction, surveying solutions

Nairobi, March 27 -- I recently had occasion to share time with my good friend Peter Ndirangu of Polken Geocart Survey. Peter loves unconventional solutions and has a penchant for new technology. Admi... Read More


Stop emerging forms of land grabs to protect private ownership tenure

Nairobi, March 14 -- Some fellow licensed surveyors have narrated harrowing stories of land grabs targeting their clients. I have had the experience too. Some local newspapers have reported similar ac... Read More


Why MPs should reject the push for annual tax on freehold land

Nairobi, Feb. 29 -- From routine enquiries, one appreciates that some leaders aren't yet sufficiently informed about the proposed annual levy on freehold land in the amendments pending enactment into ... Read More


Preserve Kiambu Golf Club land and others reserved for sports, recreation

Nairobi, Feb. 15 -- Most golf courses are vast, exclusive, and located in pristine, high value and highly coveted zones. However, those insensitive to posterity remain keen to convert them to real est... Read More


Beware pitfalls in programme mooted to settle the landless

Nairobi, Feb. 1 -- The current government committed to purchase land and settle the landless once in office. This is a most noble undertaking, which is consistent with recommendations in some previous... Read More


Stop invasion-driven settlements, they hurt planning, building codes

Nairobi, Jan. 18 -- It has been a big relief to read that the Kirima family has decided not to evict those settled on its Nairobi land. It's been reported that the family is willing to dispose of the ... Read More


A heavy land agenda awaits CS Alice Wahome's action in 2024

Nairobi, Jan. 4 -- When she reported to the Lands ministry at Ardhi House in October last year, Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome walked around. Done occasionally, this style would acquaint her with what... Read More