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Customary property: I'm in a financial fix, can I sell our ancestral land?
When land is proven to be held under a customary trust, it cannot be sold freely. Its primary purpose is to be preserved and passed on to the next generation or to be used in line with the terms of the trust.
Ancestral land—often at the heart of family legacies and disputes—is not just a piece of property. It carries emotional weight, cultural identity, and a deep sense of belonging.
Ribin Ondwari, partner and head of real estate, banking and financial services at Ashitiva Advocates LLP, spoke to the Business Daily about what defines ancestral land and if one can sell it.
