President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to wealthy landowners in the Coast region, cautioning them against harassing squatters who have occupied land for years. Speaking in Mombasa on the seventh day of his Coast tour, President Ruto vowed to confront land grabbers and protect the rights of ordinary Kenyans. He emphasized that his administration will not allow Kenyans to be intimidated or forced off land they have occupied.
During a ceremony at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, President Ruto issued at least 5,000 title deeds to residents, a move aimed at addressing long-running land ownership disputes in the region. He directed residents not to leave the land they currently occupy, asserting that his administration will stand with ordinary Kenyans facing harassment from wealthy landowners. The President insisted that the government will not be blackmailed over the matter.
President Ruto questioned the legitimacy of some land titles, warning landowners that they would be required to produce valid ownership documents or risk losing their claims over the land. He stated that some landowners had acquired their titles through irregular means and threatened to take action against them. The President's remarks were met with applause from the residents, who have been struggling with land ownership issues for years.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir echoed the President's sentiments, stating that every individual will receive their rightful share of land. The Governor emphasized that the government has devised a plan to resolve the land ownership disputes, which have been a long-standing issue in the Coast region. The President's announcement of issuing 300,000 title deeds to residents is seen as a major step towards addressing these disputes.
The President's move has been seen as a bold step towards addressing the land ownership disputes that have plagued the Coast region for years. Residents have been living in fear of being evicted by wealthy landowners who claim ownership of the land. President Ruto's assurance that his administration will protect the rights of ordinary Kenyans has brought relief to many residents who have been struggling with land ownership issues.
As part of his week-long Coast tour, President Ruto is expected to wind up his visit on Saturday with a trip to Lamu County. The President's tour has been marked by several significant announcements, including the plan to issue 300,000 title deeds to residents. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many Kenyans who have been struggling with land ownership issues.
The government's decision to issue title deeds to residents is seen as a major milestone in addressing the land ownership disputes in the Coast region. President Ruto's warning to wealthy landowners against harassing squatters has been welcomed by residents, who have been living in fear of eviction. The President's commitment to protecting the rights of ordinary Kenyans has been seen as a positive step towards promoting peace and stability in the region.
Key points
- President Ruto warns wealthy landowners against harassing squatters
- Government to issue 300,000 title deeds to residents
- President Ruto vows to confront land grabbers and protect ordinary Kenyans
