Form LRA 52 (Transfer of Land by a Trustee) is a formal land transfer instrument used in Kenya where registered land held in trust is being transferred by a trustee to a transferee in accordance with the terms of the trust or lawful authority. This document is jurisdiction-specific to Kenya and is prescribed under regulation 66 of the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, made pursuant to the Land Registration Act, 2012. It provides a legally recognised mechanism for trustees to convey legal title while ensuring that the transfer remains consistent with Kenyan land law and any existing interests recorded against the title.
This advocate-reviewed, ready-to-use template, available for download on wansom.ai, is intended for trustees, trust administrators, personal representatives, beneficiaries, conveyancing advocates, land registrars, property developers, community trustees, charitable organisations, religious institutions, family trustees, and any party involved in the lawful disposition of trust property. It is commonly used in express trusts, charitable trusts, family land arrangements, succession-related transfers, and situations where land must be transferred from a trustee to beneficiaries, new trustees, or third parties as permitted by the trust deed or court order.
The Form LRA 52 requires key particulars including the title number, full details of the transferor (trustee), details of the transferee(s), and the consideration paid or other lawful basis for the transfer. The instrument expressly states that the transfer is subject to the Land Registration Act, 2012, the Land Act, 2012, and any interests noted in the land register, ensuring legal continuity and protection of existing rights. The form also requires parties to specify whether the transferees will hold the land as joint proprietors or as proprietors in common with defined undivided shares. Both transferor and transferee must execute the document as a deed before a certifying officer, with identity verification through a colored photograph, national ID or passport number, and PIN.
Once lodged at the relevant land registry, the Land Registrar registers and seals the transfer, formally updating the land register. This process secures beneficiary rights, enhances transparency, and ensures compliant transfer of trust land within Kenya’s land administration system.