In a move towards securing land ownership rights for thousands of residents, Nakuru County government has initiated a comprehensive land survey in the market centers of Pole Pole in Subukia Sub County and Mercy Jerri in Rongai Sub County.
This critical project is set to provide long-overdue title deeds to residents, marking a transformative moment in the county’s ongoing efforts to address land-related challenges and promote sustainable development. The announcement was made on Friday during a consultative meeting held at the respective market centers, where Nakuru County Chief Officer for Lands and Physical Planning, Ms. Stella Mwaura addressed plot beneficiaries.
She detailed the scope of the upcoming survey, which she said would include site visits and the strategic layering of beacons on encroached lands. This meticulous process aims to clarify boundaries, resolve disputes, and ultimately grant residents the legal documentation that has bedeviled them for decades.
Ms. Mwaura pledged unwavering commitment by the Nakuru County Government towards facilitating this exercise at no cost to the mwananchi, emphasizing that the Governor’s administration is concerned about resolving Nakuru’s historical land issues. This initiative is not merely an administrative task; it is a comprehensive effort to correct historical oversights and injustices, providing residents with the security and peace of mind that comes with owning a legally recognized piece of land.
A resident of Mercy Njeri, Edward Maina expressing his joy.
The importance of this project cannot be overstated. For many residents, particularly those who have been waiting for over 40 years, the issuance of title deeds represents a significant milestone in their lives as it provides them with the legal recognition needed to invest in their properties, access credit facilities, and plan for the future with confidence.
The success of the land survey hinges on the active participation and cooperation of the local community. Area Member of County Assembly (MCA) Elijah Murage urged residents to fully support the consultants and surveyors who would be conducting the exercise.
He stressed that smooth execution of the survey would require transparent communication and collaboration between residents and officials. Murage’s call for unity underscores the communal effort needed to ensure that the benefits of this project are realized by all.
The emotional weight of the initiative was palpable during the meeting with Ms. Irene Kiptoo, one of the long-standing plot beneficiaries, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to County Government. She noted that the fulfillment of their land ownership journey, which has spanned for generations, was finally within reach.
Ms. Irene Kiptoo, one of the long-standing plot beneficiaries at Subukia.
For Ms. Kiptoo and many others, the title deeds were more than just pieces of paper—they were the culmination of a long struggle for recognition and justice. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote sustainable development in Nakuru County. Secure land tenure is a critical foundation for economic growth, social stability, and environmental sustainability. By ensuring that residents have legal ownership of their land, Nakuru County government is setting the stage for future development projects that could be built on a stable and legally recognized foundation.