Land Disputes,Lands Department Stories

Mombasa MCAs press Lands Department on stalled Ardhi Fund regulations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

The committee engaged County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and Serikali Mtaani, Mohammed Hussein, alongside the...

MPs raise alarm over alienation of 47,000 acres in Maasai Mara conservancy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The contested land lies in the wildebeest migration corridor, and its occupation by investors could undermine the ecological balance of one of the cou...

Malkia Strikers out of women’s volleyball world championship after Poland loss
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

Poland, the world's third-ranked side, took the first set 25-17, before Kenya responded strongly, winning the second set 25-15. However, Poland regain...

Omanyala withdraws from 2025 Diamond League finals due to injury
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

Omanyala announced the decision on Monday in a statement on X, ending hopes of a much-anticipated showdown with some of the world's best sprinters, in...

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir calls for unity to solve land crisis
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 24, 2025

The county is home to some of the highest numbers of land cases filed in Kenyan courts, many stemming from colonial-era allocations and subsequent tra...

Malkia Strikers fall to Germany as allowances row finally settled
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

Despite showing flashes of resilience in the first and third sets, the Strikers were outclassed by a strong German side that capitalised on Kenya’s er...

Court orders fresh valuation in Thika land dispute between NCBA, State contractor
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 23, 2025

The judge further ordered that an independent, court-approved valuer reassess the current market value of the contested Thika property, which had been...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers cry out over unpaid allowances ahead of World Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

The Malkia Strikers, who have consistently brought pride to Kenya with strong performances on the international stage, say their only wish now is to b...

MP Yusuf Hassan pledges to protect public land as intruders break into Maina Wanjigi in attempt to grab land
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2025

Yusuf also said that he would escalate the matter to relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Education and the Ethics and Anti-Corrupt...

CJ Koome roots for AJS to resolve long running land disputes in Mombasa
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...

Government targets land sale to settle Kenya Railways pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

Mbadi noted that the scheme’s reliance on real estate investments had slowed down the release of benefits, but the government is now seeking to addres...

Kenya Ports Authority, coastal counties launch landmark maritime transport project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

The project is expected to maximise regional economic benefits through joint implementation, positioning the Coast region as a key hub for maritime an...

Sh3.16 billion released for Mombasa-Mtwapa road compensation, construction to resume
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to Resident Engineer Joseph Gichuru, more than 1,000 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are expected to receive compensation, paving the way fo...

KETRACO denied funds for Sh17.4 billion power project over Sh9.2 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Treasury has insisted that KETRACO must first settle a Sh9.2 billion arbitral award owed to a Spanish contractor before any funds can be allocated...

Ruto names NLC selection panel as current commissioners’ term nears end
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The President named Jasper Micheni Mbiuki, Dr Peris Mang’ira, Dr Electine Nasambu, Ann Mwangangi, Bibiana Rabuku Omalla, Professor Nichola Letting, an...

China reacts harshly to US senator’s Somaliland remarks
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 16, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz had earlier appealed to US President Donald Trump to formally recognise the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, calling i...

Brace for heavy rains, strong winds in coming days - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Meteorological Department said regions in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the western highlands will receive more than 20 millimetres...

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Government moves to enforce peace deal in 50-year Angata Barrikoi land dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 15, 2025

At the heart of the conflict is a 6,300-acre parcel in Transmara South, Narok County, commonly referred to as Moyoi, Ongata Barikoi, or Angata Barikoi...

33 million women grow food on plots in Sub-Saharan Africa: Greener farming can boost their earnings – Study
The Conversation  |  Aug 14, 2025

Despite this, many smallholder women farmers are still seen as farmers’ wives, rather than farmers in their own right, and don’t get the support they...

Parliament approves law mandating public land registration notice in Kenya Gazette
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

The bill, sponsored by Ruiru MP Simon King’ara, was initially passed by the National Assembly on March 20, 2024, and later forwarded to the Senate.

Mandera blast destroys home, sparks fear amid Somali border clashes
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 13, 2025

The incident has sparked fear among residents, who are already on edge due to ongoing clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland Security F...

House hunting in Nairobi: How to avoid scams, hidden costs and disappointment
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

From countless site visits and exaggerated listings to hidden costs and misleading photos, finding a decent place to live can feel like a full-time jo...

Drugs, gangs, and land disputes are major threats to Kenya’s security -CS Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Murkomen said the comprehensive report from all counties will guide future policies, but the tours have already led to positive changes.

Senator Ali Roba urges urgent action to protect Mandera from Somalia border clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2025

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endan...

Auditor General uncovers missing land titles, asset records in 20 counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

The counties found to have these gaps include Elgeyo Marakwet, Nakuru, Kakamega, Lamu, Kisii, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Isiolo, Bomet, Embu, Kirinyaga, N...

Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana, Rwanda offer two different answers
The Conversation  |  Aug 11, 2025

Policy experts and international organisations often urge governments to invest in geological mapping to attract more investment and maximise the bene...

Senators raise alarm over arbitrary land rates and corruption risks in counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

This confrontation follows complaints from senators who say some counties are applying land rates in ways that threaten residents’ welfare and raise b...

Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to Sh1.9 million visa bond to enter US
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 07, 2025

The bond scheme, set to take effect on August 20, requires applicants from the two southern African nations to deposit between $5,000 (Sh644,424) and...

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani vows legal action against land grabbers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions have escalated in areas such as Waa/Ng’ombeni, where residents allege that private developers and politically connected individuals have take...

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