Object to the land adjudication register
State Department for Lands and Physical Planning · sources read 2 Oct 2026
File an objection within 60 days after the adjudication register is published, and pay KSh 3,000 per case. If you disagree with the decision, you can appeal in writing to the Cabinet Secretary within 60 days (KSh 5,000).
- Fee
- KSh 3,000Objection case (per case)KSh 5,000Appeal to the Cabinet Secretary (per case, plus KSh 100 per page)
- How long
- Objection cases are heard and decided in about 6 months
- Deadline
- Objection: within 60 days after the adjudication register is published
- Deadline
- Appeal to the Cabinet Secretary: within 60 days after the objection decision
- Where
- Your Sub-County Land Adjudication and Settlement office. Fees are paid through ArdhiPay, not cash.
Steps
- Within 60 days after the adjudication register is published, file your objection case and pay KSh 3,000.
- All parties get summons and must attend the hearing at the set place within the adjudication section.
- If you disagree with the objection decision, write an appeal to the Cabinet Secretary stating your grounds, within 60 days of the decision.
Watch out
- A successful appeal can lead to the register being amended, so state your grounds clearly.
- Lands offices don't take cash. Pay through ArdhiPay and keep the receipt.
Who can apply
- Anyone who wants to challenge an entry in the adjudication register.
Official sources (3)
- SDLPP Service Charter (Updated 2025) lands.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Committee, Arbitration & Objection Cases lands.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Appeal Filing lands.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026