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Power of attorney template (Kenya)

Also called: Power of Attorney

What it is for

Letting someone you trust act for you.

The Kenyan law it follows

  • Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017 — regulations 17 to 20 and Forms LRA 5 (general), LRA 6 (specific) and LRA 7 (irrevocable): a power of attorney over registered land is in the prescribed form and entered in the Register of Powers of Attorney
  • Land Registration Act Cap 300 — s.45 (verification of execution)

Who prepares it

You can prepare this yourself. It is still wise to have an advocate read it before you sign, especially where a lot of money or a long commitment is involved.

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Sample power of attorney

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POWER OF ATTORNEY BY THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY made on the ______ day of ____________ 20____, I, GRACE WAMBUI MUTHONI of [Donor postal address] ("the Donor") APPOINT Daniel Kiprop Bett of [Donee postal address] ("the Attorney") to be my attorney and in my name to do the acts set out below. 1. Powers The Attorney may, on my behalf: a. to negotiate, execute and register the sale and transfer of the Donor's property known as L.R. No. 7785/342 situate in Ruiru, Kiambu County; b. to sign the sale agreement, transfer instruments and all completion documents; c. to receive the purchase price and issue receipts therefor;

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This is a sample for general information. It is not legal advice and may not suit your situation. Laws change, and a document has to fit your own facts; have an advocate check it before you rely on it.