ISK Opposes Government Land Policies
The ISK has also submitted memorandums to the Clerk of the National Assembly on the Proposed Land Control Bill, 2023, and the Land Laws (Amendment) Regulations. The ISK has urged the government to reconsider its proposed changes to land laws, saying they will have a negative impact on Kenyans.
Surv.Erick Nyadimo - ISK President addresses the media in Eldoret on the sidelines of the ongoing 8th ISK Africa Regional Conference.
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has expressed concern over the government’s recent changes to land laws, saying they will have a negative impact on ordinary Kenyans.
Speaking in Eldoret during the 8th ISK Africa Regional Conference , the ISK said the new revised fees on land search will make it difficult for ordinary Kenyans to access land registration services.
The ISK also faulted the government’s move to introduce land rates on freehold land, saying Kenyans must see value to the tax charged. The ISK has also opposed the Proposed Real Estate Regulations Bill, 2023, a Senate bill that seeks to repeal the Estate Agents Act and impact negatively, the interests of the public.
The ISK has also submitted memorandums to the Clerk of the National Assembly on the Proposed Land Control Bill, 2023, and the Land Laws (Amendment) Regulations. The ISK has urged the government to reconsider its proposed changes to land laws, saying they will have a negative impact on Kenyans.
“The ISK is concerned that the new fees will make it difficult for ordinary Kenyans to access land registration services,” said ISK president Surv. Erick Nyadimo. “We also believe that the government’s move to introduce land rates on freehold land is unfair and unjustified.”
The ISK has also expressed concern about the Proposed Real Estate Regulations Bill, 2023, which seeks to repeal the Estate Agents Act. The ISK believes that the bill will have a negative impact on the interests of the public.
“The Proposed Real Estate Regulations Bill, 2023, is a dangerous piece of legislation,” said Surv. Nyadimo. “It will give the government too much power over the real estate market and will harm consumers.”
The ISK has also submitted memorandums to the Clerk of the National Assembly on the Proposed Land Control Bill, 2023, and the Land Laws (Amendment) Regulations. The ISK has urged the government to reconsider its proposed changes to land laws, saying they will have a negative impact on Kenyans.
“The ISK is committed to protecting the interests of its members and the public,” said Surv. Nyadimo. “We will continue to fight against any changes to land laws that will harm Kenyans.“
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