The authority which established the platform and its operation comes from amendments made to the Land Registration Act (the Ardhisasa platform operates under Kenya's Land Registration Act 2012, specifically guided by Section 9, which mandates the maintenance of land registers and documents in secure, accessible, and reliable electronic formats, thus legalising the digitisation of land transactions and records.), the Physical Planning Act (amendments facilitating electronic submission and processing of planning applications), and the National Land Commission Act (provisions for the management and administration of public land through digital means). In Kenya, the ArdhiSasa platform represents a significant effort towards digitalising land administration and transactions, promising a more transparent, efficient, and accessible process for citizens. Understanding how to navigate this platform, especially for tasks such as registering a charge or ordering land-related documents like title deeds, surveys, and plans, is important for landowners, potential buyers, and legal professionals. Registering a Charge and Ordering Titles on Ardhisasa vs. Traditional Methods Registering a charge or ordering a title on ArdhiSasa begins with creating an account on the platform. Once logged in, you can follow simple steps to initiate a charge registration, which involves filling out electronic forms and attaching necessary documents. Similarly, ordering a title or accessing surveys and plans is streamlined, allowing users to request these documents online, pay the required fees digitally, and receive electronic copies or notifications on how to collect physical copies. The platform is designed to ensure transparency and reduce the time needed for these processes. It also aims to minimise the risk of fraud and errors, given its reliance on digital records and signatures. Before ArdhiSasa, these processes were largely manual, requiring a full physical presence at various land offices, filling out paper forms, and encountering lengthy queues and processing times. The risk of document loss, fraud,...
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