MAKUENI COUNTY ADVANCES LAND TENURE SECURITY FOR MATILIKU, TAWA MARKETS

The Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Development on Tuesday held public participation forums in Matiliku and Tawa markets as part of an ongoing survey exercise aimed at issuing letters of allotment and title deeds to plot owners.

The exercise covers 118 plots in Matiliku Market and 178 plots in Tawa Market, with the survey and validation of beneficiary lists expected to be completed by 30th June 2026, after which the process of issuing title deeds will commence.

County officials noted that the process will enable traders and property owners to acquire legal ownership documents, safeguard public land, and facilitate planned infrastructure development in line with county and national planning frameworks.

Officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Tawa and Matiliku residents to secure land ownership and accelerate service delivery in 2026 to support local economic growth.