Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has gone public after it lost the grant title of one of its properties, designated as LR. No. 209/6900.
In a statement released on Tuesday, KNEC confessed to losing this vital land document and is currently appealing for the assistance of the general public in the recovery of the document.
“The public is hereby notified that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has lost the grant title for its plot LR. No. 209/6900,” a notice published on Tuesday read.
The council is calling on whoever might have seen the lost title to return it to either their headquarters in South C, off Mombasa Road in Nairobi, or report to the nearest police station.
KNEC highlighted the need to recover the document and appreciated the public beforehand for their cooperation.
The Council also indicated that people who would like to post the missing grant title can do so to P.O. Box 73598-00200, Nairobi.
KNEC did not disclose how and when the title was lost linked the missing title to foul play.
A grant title is a legal document issued by the government to confirm legal ownership of a specific parcel of land. In Kenya, it is proof that the stated individual or organization is the legal owner of the property and can use, develop, or transfer it.
The title has such critical details as land reference number (LR No.), where the land is, its size, and any conditions or limitations put on the ownership.
For public entities like KNEC, a valid grant title plays a critical role in safeguarding their right to property as it protects against conflict, helps in land development planning, and guards against fraudulent claims.
Without it, the institution would risk having legal and administrative issues when trying to assert ownership or engage in activities on the land.
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