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Experts advise caution as land fraud threatens first-time buyers

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Real estate experts urge caution as land fraud cases rise, putting first-time buyers at risk. [Courtesy]

As home ownership becomes more attainable in Kenya, a troubling trend is emerging: an increase in land fraud cases.

For first-time buyers eager to invest, the risk of being swindled can turn an exciting milestone into a nightmare.

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