Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has issued 179 allotment letters to Kikima plot owners in Mbooni West Sub County in an endeavour to improve land tenure security in the area.
Mutula said that the plot owners have to pay a fee of Sh 16,000 within three months to enable the processing of the title deeds from the Ministry of Lands.
The Governor pointed out that his administration will collaborate with the National Government to end the land ownership wrangles which he blamed to hindering infrastructural development in the County.
“For many years, our County has faced land ownership wrangles which have hampered development due to prolonged court cases, resulting in an unwarranted bloodbath. My administration in collaboration with the National Government has prioritized resolution of all land disputes,” said Mutula while issuing allotment letters at Kikima Town on Wednesday.
He pointed out that his government is planning on titling 157 parcels in Emali, 349 Kibwezi and 410 parcels in Makindu Towns while adding that 104 allotment letters for Nunguni Town were ready for issuance.
The Governor further said that his government was working closely with the National Land Commission in fast-tracking land adjudication and issuance of title deeds to settlement schemes of Ng’ai, Mangelete, Muthingiini, Kiboko A and C, Utithi and Kathyaka.
Speaking at the same event, Makueni County Commissioner (CC) Henry Wafula said that the National Government through its various Departments will offer the necessary support to ensure land issues are resolved amicably.
“I have given clear instructions to our officers, especially the chiefs and their assistants, to handle land issues without biasness. As a government we are ready to offer our support and work closely with the County Government in resolving land issues,” said Wafula.
A beneficiary Rhoda Kyule thanked the government for issuing the allotment letters which she said will help contain land disputes besides enabling them have land tenure security.
Present at the function included Lands Executive Committee Member Nicolas Nzioka, his Devolution, Finance and Infrastructure counterparts Japheth Mang’oka. Damaris Kavoi and Sabastian Kyoni among other County and National Government officials.
By Patrick Nyakundi
