Nakuru: The government has issued 986 title deeds to residents of the Kisima Settlement Scheme in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, marking an important milestone in efforts to settle landless Kenyans and provide security of tenure to displaced families. Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, presided over the issuance of the titles in an event attended by national and county leaders.
According to Kenya News Agency, 433 of the issued titles were allocated to settled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Kisima Settlement Scheme, 30 to public utility institutions, and 45 to former workers, while the remaining parcels were issued to members of the Kiptuko Group. During the event, CS Wahome emphasized that the issuance of title deeds was more than just an exercise in land ownership, but a restoration of dignity, stability, and hope for families that have waited for years to be resettled.
Wahome highlighted that although the process had been delayed by prolonged legal challenges and historical disputes over the land, the government remained committed to a fair, transparent, and lawful process. The Cabinet Secretary reiterated the government’s resolve to address longstanding issues concerning citizens who have endured years of displacement and uncertainty.
Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Nixon Korir affirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to settling the landless and ensuring every Kenyan has access to secure land ownership. Korir noted that the issuance of title deeds is crucial in enabling beneficiaries to invest, develop their land for long-term projects, and access financial services.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika expressed her elation over the milestone, stating that the issuance of titles would bring lasting relief to IDP families who had struggled for years without land security. She described the day as one of joy for the people of Njoro and the entire Nakuru County, as families can now settle on their own land, build homes, and plan for the future.
Also present at the event were Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara, Njoro MP Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, and several Members of the County Assembly, among other leaders. The 1,112-acre Kisima farm was acquired by the government in 2012 through the Settlement Fund Trustees (SFT) to resettle 433 IDP families who had previously been living in pipeline areas within Nakuru County.
