NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 23 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned perpetrators of land fraud in Kajiado County and other parts of the country, cautioning them of severe consequences.
During a meeting with the Kajiado County Security and Intelligence team on Saturday, Kindiki reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminating the pervasive issue of land fraud nationwide.
Commenting on the situation in Kajiado, Kindiki singled out Kitengela, Isinya, Kiserian, and Rongai areas as some of the worst affected areas.
Kindiki warned that the government will leave no stone unturned in bringing all those involved to account.
“We will relentlessly pursue anyone involved, be it a member of the public or a government official, and administer severe penalties,” Kindiki stated. “Their actions undermine both the economy of the county and the nation as a whole.”
He attributed frustrations faced by genuine landowners to the activities of fraudsters who have been issuing counterfeit title deeds.
Additionally, Kindiki addressed the rampant encroachment on both private and public land, labeling it a “significant problem.”
“We are going to flush out all of them,” he warned.
Evictions
Going forward, Kindiki said the government will kick out anyone found encroaching on public and private property without fear or favor.
He emphasized that the duration of an encroacher’s occupation will not shield them from eviction.
“We will not shy away evicting anybody and we will not listen to all manner of stories about how long somebody has lived somewhere. How does living somewhere which does not belong to you, entitle you to harass a property owner,” he questioned.
Furthermore, Kindiki vowed to crack down on individuals falsely claiming ownership of property in Kajiado through fraudulent or irregular titles.
The warning follows similar concerns raised by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which highlighted widespread land grabbing across the country.
In January 2022, EACC Chairperson David Oginde expressed alarm over the prevalence of the vice, affirming the Commission’s dedication to addressing the issue.
While specific deterrent measures were not detailed, Oginde assured that the Commission had implemented strategies to combat escalating cases of land grabbing.
