Kaunguni: At least 2,500 residents of Kaunguni Sublocation in Makindu Sub-County have received title deeds, ending a 63-year wait for secure documentation of their land ownership.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse, who issued the title deeds at Kaunguni Market on Thursday, urged the beneficiaries to use the documents to improve their livelihoods and access financial opportunities. Mutuse emphasized that residents could utilize their title deeds as security to obtain loans from financial institutions to educate their children, establish businesses, and invest in income-generating activities.
“You can use the title deeds to secure a loan from banks. This will enable you to educate your children and also initiate an income-generating project or business in order to combat poverty and improve your living standards,” Mutuse stated. He highlighted that the issuance of the title deeds was part of ongoing efforts to address longstanding land tenure challenges in Makueni County.
Mutuse noted that title deeds had also been issued to residents of the Kinyoo Settlement Scheme in Emali and Syumile B, while land surveys were ongoing in Kathyaka and Kikumbulyu to facilitate the titling process. He expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for supporting initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of residents and commended the national government for implementing development projects in the county.
He mentioned affordable housing projects, markets, roads, and dams among the initiatives being undertaken in Makueni. Mutuse also urged residents to support the President in the 2027 General Election, stating that the administration had shown commitment to development. “Do you want politics or development? We should vote for the President to lead up to 2032,” he remarked. His comments came amid political mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking at the same event, Makueni County Land Registrar Roseline Soo advised beneficiaries to present their national identification cards and letters from their respective assistant chiefs when collecting their title deeds. She emphasized the importance of keeping the documents secure, noting that title deeds are vital records of land ownership.
The issuance of the documents is expected to provide beneficiaries with greater security of tenure and enable them to transact on their land more easily, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Later, Mutuse commissioned the Ndovoini Sublocation Assistant Chief’s Office, constructed through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) at a cost of Sh1.9 million.
During the commissioning ceremony, Makindu Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Hellen Chege thanked the MP for supporting the construction of the office. Chege stated that the facility would offer the assistant chief a conducive working environment and allow residents to access government services closer to their homes.
