County issues 900 title deeds to residents
President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) issues a title deed to one of the beneficiaries of Waitiki land in Likoni on January 9, 2016 at Shikadabu ground. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Other areas where adjudication is taking place include Faza, Tchundwa, Manda Settlement Scheme, Vumbe and Mkowe Trading Centre.
The Lamu County Government on Friday issued 900 title deeds to residents of Kizingitini in Lamu East.
It was a moment of celebration for the residents, who had waited for 50 years for the land ownership documents.
Addressing residents at the Kizingitini Social Hall during the event, Governor Issa Timamy said his government will speed up land adjudication and ensure more than 10,000 people receive title deeds by July.
He said the county government will work closely with the National Land Commission to achieve this.
The governor further said his administration is committed to fulfilling its pledge to settle thousands of people in the county.
Other areas where adjudication is taking place include Faza, Tchundwa, Manda Settlement Scheme, Vumbe and Mkowe Trading Centre.
