An elderly woman from Kazandani ward in Nyali sub-county, Mariam Mnyazi, has received a land title deed after six decades of battling to protect her property from unlawful seizure. The ceremony, held at the Mama Ngina waterfront in Mombasa, was attended by President William Ruto. Mnyazi described the moment as the answer to years of prayer, marking the end of countless sleepless nights spent fearing that land grabbers would seize her property and leave her and her four children without a home.
Mnyazi expressed her deep gratitude, stating that the title deed would ensure she and her children could safeguard and protect their ancestral land. She appealed to President Ruto to extend similar visits to other communities, champion the cause of vulnerable populations, and put in place stronger measures to prevent land appropriation. The President's visit and the issuance of title deeds have brought hope to residents who have long grappled with land ownership challenges in Nyali.
Nyali aspirant Said Abdallah praised President Ruto for distributing title deeds to Nyali residents, acknowledging that the sub-county has long struggled with land ownership challenges. Abdallah raised concerns about organised criminal networks and lawyers selling property without owners' consent in the sub-county. He also highlighted the issue of absentee property owners in Nyali, including Kenyans working abroad and those residing outside Mombasa, who are often targeted by land grabbers.
Abdallah argued that some legal practitioners have exploited the situation of absentee residents, selling land without the consent of the rightful owners and triggering disputes between legitimate proprietors and criminal groups. He urged the President to return to Mombasa and extend title deed issuance beyond Kazandani ward to other parts of Nyali sub-county. Abdallah expressed confidence that during the President's next visit to Mombasa, other Nyali sub-county wards would similarly receive title deeds.
Abdallah also commended President Ruto for the Dangote oil refinery initiative, saying it would create significant employment for young people along the coast and stimulate broader economic development in the region. He encouraged the President to maintain his investment focus on the coastal region, citing the potential for job creation and economic growth. The Dangote refinery is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.
The issuance of title deeds to Nyali residents has been seen as a significant step towards resolving land ownership challenges in the sub-county. President Ruto's visit and the distribution of title deeds have brought hope to residents who have long struggled with land insecurity. The government's efforts to address land ownership challenges are expected to have a positive impact on the local community.
The event marked a significant milestone for Mnyazi and other residents who have long fought for their land rights. With the title deed, Mnyazi can now protect her property and ensure a secure future for her children. The government's efforts to distribute title deeds and address land ownership challenges are expected to continue, bringing relief to residents in Nyali and other parts of the country.
Key points
- A Mombasa woman has received a land title deed after a 60-year struggle against land grabbers in Nyali sub-county.
- The government has distributed title deeds to Nyali residents, addressing long-standing land ownership challenges in the sub-county.
- The Dangote oil refinery initiative is expected to create significant employment and stimulate economic development in the coastal region.
