Floss in Cadastre and Land Registration

Land information management constraints

The information management system currently operating in the country is 

mainly manual. Data and information are stored in the form of hard copy graph-

ical maps, cadastral data and textual records. The linkage between these manual 

records is poor and access to data difficult. Keeping records up-to-date in the land 

agencies is therefore a challenge. All this seriously constrains the operation of the 

land  sector agencies. 

Furthermore, land records are deteriorating with use and this deterioration is 

 compounded by 

a)  The sub-standard conditions under which many of these records are stored and, 

b) The extensive use they are subjected to through retrieval and re-filing of the 

ageing manuscript documents. 

c)  The records are also at risk should there be some disaster such as fire as there 

is no backup system. 

All of the above constitutes a significant records management problem.