Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Land Tenure Systems

• Types of land tenure (customary, freehold, leasehold, etc.)

• Socio-economic and cultural dimensions of land tenure

• Case Study: Land tenure diversity in Kenya

Module 2: Principles and Importance of Land Regularization

• Goals and benefits of land tenure regularization

• Impact on poverty reduction and economic development

• Workshop: Mapping land tenure challenges

Module 3: Legal Frameworks Governing Land Rights

• National land laws and international instruments

• Customary law vs statutory law

• Exercise: Analyzing land laws and policies

Module 4: Land Surveying and Cadastral Mapping

• Survey methods for land regularization

• Use of GIS and technology in land administration

• Practical: Interpreting cadastral maps

Module 5: Procedures for Land Registration and Titling

• Steps in land registration and issuance of titles

• Handling joint ownership and communal land

• Simulation: Processing land title applications

Module 6: Addressing Land Disputes and Conflicts

• Common causes of land conflicts

• Legal and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms

• Role Play: Mediating land disputes

Module 7: Institutional Frameworks and Stakeholder Roles

• Roles of government agencies, local authorities, and communities

• Coordination for effective land governance

• Group Task: Designing institutional collaboration models

Module 8: Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development

• Integrating land tenure into spatial planning

• Environmental considerations and land rights

• Workshop: Land use planning case study

Module 9: Gender and Social Inclusion in Land Rights

• Women’s land rights and marginalized groups

• Promoting equitable access and participation

• Discussion: Strategies for inclusive land policies

Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Policy Reform

• Tracking land regularization progress and impact

• Recommendations for legal and policy improvements

• Final Project: Developing a land tenure regularization plan