Mombasa MP-candidate Said Abdalla has expressed support for President William Ruto's launch of the second phase of Kenya's national land titling programme. The programme aims to issue 300,000 title deeds across six coastal counties. Abdalla, who is contesting the Nyali parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, believes the initiative will resolve decades-long uncertainty over land ownership along the Coast. The six counties targeted in the second phase are Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, and Tana River.
President Ruto inaugurated the second phase of the land titling programme during a coastal tour. The programme seeks to deliver 500,000 land ownership documents nationwide, addressing historic injustices and the plight of communities living without formal documentation. In Mombasa alone, 5,000 title deeds have already been issued to beneficiaries in settlement schemes such as Dongo Kundu, Waitiki, Mwakirunge, Mikindani, and Mafisini. This move is expected to give families greater control over their property.
The government says the titling effort will enable families to obtain financing for businesses, development projects, and other investments. Abdalla highlighted the importance of secure ownership records, which will allow families to make informed decisions about their property. He also warned of ongoing land-grabbing concerns in the region, urging authorities to protect vulnerable communities from unlawful acquisition of land.
According to the National Land Titling Programme, more than one million title deeds have already been issued across Kenya. This underscores the scale of the government's land reform agenda. The programme has made significant progress, and the second phase is expected to build on this momentum. The government aims to continue issuing title deeds to residents across the country.
Abdalla called for continuity and stability in the administration, arguing that President Ruto should be allowed to complete the land-security initiatives as part of his broader development agenda ahead of the 2027 elections. He believes that allowing the president to complete his term will ensure the success of the land titling programme and other development initiatives.
The National Land Titling Programme is a key component of the government's development agenda. The programme aims to provide land ownership documents to all Kenyans, addressing historic injustices and promoting economic growth. The second phase of the programme is expected to make a significant impact on the lives of residents in the six targeted coastal counties.
The launch of the second phase of the land titling programme has been welcomed by residents and stakeholders in the coastal region. The programme is expected to bring relief to communities that have been living without formal documentation for decades. With the issuance of title deeds, residents will be able to access financing and make informed decisions about their property.
Key points
- The second phase of Kenya's land titling programme aims to issue 300,000 title deeds across six coastal counties.
- The programme seeks to deliver 500,000 land ownership documents nationwide, addressing historic injustices and promoting economic growth.
- More than one million title deeds have already been issued across Kenya, underscoring the scale of the government's land reform agenda.
