Are forign nationals allowed to own land in Kenya and what procedures must be undertaken before building?

Question

Planning Consent? Building Regulations?

Answer 1

yes you can own land in kenya esp for commercial purposes.
at the moment the property market in kenya is really good and active.
http://www.amberlamb.com/index.php/property/kenya/
alot of foreigners own property in kenya both residential and commercial including farms,villas, hotels.
the best local real estate agents are hassconsult, franknight

you will have more returns if you buy in nairobi upmarket areas like lavington,kileleshwa and runda.
at the coast you can buy beach property in diani, nyali or watamu.
malindi is a big choice for italian investors.