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8. Existing Land Holdings and Agreements Relating to Natural Resources

(1) On the effective date, any freehold interest in land in Kenya held by a person who is not a citizen shall revert to the Republic of Kenya to be held on behalf of the people of Kenya, and the State shall grant to the person a ninety-nine year lease at a peppercorn rent.

(2) On the effective date, any other interest in land in Kenya greater than a ninety-nine year lease held by a person who is not a citizen shall be converted to a ninety-nine year lease.

(3) The provisions of Article 71 shall not take effect until the legislation contemplated under that Article is enacted.