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LAND SUCCESSION EXERCISE HELD IN MAKINDU

The ongoing land succession exercise organised by the Office of the County Attorney was on Friday held at Makindu Ward.

The exercise aims at assisting residents in resolving inheritance and property ownership matters.

County legal teams provided free legal advice to families seeking to process succession documents, to help them secure rightful land ownership and reduce family disputes related to inheritance.

Makindu MCA,Steve Kilonzo and Kikumbulyu South MCA Jades Kalunda, lauded Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. for bringing essential legal services closer to the people.

PROMOTING LAND AWARENESS IN MUKAA

Legal land ownership gives individuals confidence, security, and the freedom to invest in their future.

It protects families from disputes and ensures smooth transfer of property from one generation to another.

With proper ownership, communities thrive in peace and unity.

Today, hundreds of residents from Mukaa Ward gathered at Upete and Enzai markets for a legal awareness forum on land succession and transfer.

The sensitization, led by Deputy Governor Makueni-H.E Lucy Mulili, highlighted essential documents needed, and who should oversee the process to ensure fairness and transparency in land succession.

Speaking during the event, Ms. Mulili asked residents present to handle land matters openly and lawfully for harmony and love prevail in our homes and community in the county.

The exercise, attended by Chief Officer Devolution Daniel Ndolo, MCA Eng. Joseph Muema, and county administration officers, was spearheaded by the County Legal team.

LEGAL SUCCESSION CLINICS HELD IN TULIMANI WARD

The ongoing legal awareness clinics were held on Thursday in Tulimani Ward, focusing on matters of land succession and ownership.

50 households from the Ward to are set receive assistance in processing title deeds through the County Government.

The initiative aims at empowering residents by helping them formalize land ownership, reduce disputes, and promote access to government services tied to legal documentation.

The legal clinics are part of a wider program by the county government to enhance public understanding of succession laws and ensure families secure rightful ownership of inherited land.

LEGAL AWARENESS SESSIONS ON LAND SUCCESSION HELD IN ILIMA WARD.

The legal sensitization forums on land succession being conducted by the Government of Makueni County in various Wards were on Wednesday held at Ilima Ward.

Today’s session provided residents with practical guidance on how to handle inheritance matters lawfully and avoid family conflicts that often arise during property distribution.

Participants were taken through key procedures involved in succession to ensure fairness and transparency in managing Estates.

The sessions offer citizens an opportunity to learn directly from County legal officers and seek clarification on related issues.

County Solicitor Jennifer Kyumwa guided participants through the succession process and emphasized the importance of following due process in preserving family harmony.

The initiative aims to empower 100 households in every Ward with accurate legal information to help them protect their property and get title deeds.

HUNDREDS FLOCK KAKO AND WAMBITI LAND SUCCESSION CLINICS

Hundreds of residents from Kako/Waia Ward in Makueni County gathered Thursday for a land succession sensitisation forum, in what is being hailed as a major step toward resolving long-standing inheritance and property disputes that have crippled land use and family relations in the region.

The forum is part of a broader initiative launched by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s administration aimed at tackling the deeply entrenched land succession crisis facing Makueni County residents.

The land succession clinics, spearheaded by the County Solicitor’s Office, are designed to educate residents on the legal pathways to resolve inheritance issues and formalize land ownership.

Addressing the crowd, Chief Officer for Public Service Management Catherine Katuti urged locals to take full advantage of the county government’s free legal support, emphasizing that unresolved succession issues remain one of the biggest hindrances to effective land utilization and economic development in the region.

Residents shared emotional testimonies of family breakdowns, generational disputes, and economic stagnation tied to unprocessed succession cases, many dating back decades.

UNLOCKING LAND RIGHTS

To process land succession, families are required to present essential documents including the death certificate of the deceased, identification documents of the next of kin, and land ownership records. These documents ensure smooth transfer of land rights from the deceased to rightful beneficiaries.

On Tuesday, the County Government of Makueni held free legal awareness clinics in Kalawa and Kathulumbi markets to guide residents on land succession.

Led by County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa , the forums drew hundreds of residents and will fully sponsor 100 less fortunate families to legally inherit land from their deceased relatives.

The awareness drive in Kalawa was also graced by Chief Officer for Agriculture, Japheth Kiminza alongside MCAs Meshack Kalii Ndambuki and Jane Mwanthi.

A similar session was held on Monday in Nguu/Masumba Ward, indicating a clear demonstration of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s commitment to empower Makueni families with land security and justice.

MAKUENI HOSTS LEGAL AID FORUM BY WATCHDOG COMMISSION

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has launched a two-day legal aid and public education forum in Makueni County aimed at empowering residents with knowledge about their rights and access to justice.

During a courtesy call to the Governor’s office, CAJ Chairperson Charles Dulo emphasized the Commission’s core mandate: addressing complaints related to abuse of power, delays in service delivery, unfair treatment, and ensuring the public’s right to access information. He praised Makueni’s commitment to public participation, noting it as a strong foundation for promoting accountability and transparency.

Deputy Governor H.E. Lucy Mulili echoed the importance of access to information, critical bills like the Makueni County Administrative Justice Bill and the Access to Information Bill which are nearing finalization.

These laws are expected to entrench the right to administrative justice and access to information for all residents.

Nicholas Nzioka, the CECM for Devolution, urged the commission to address specific challenges such as delays in the issuance of national IDs and the growing presence of undocumented foreigners in the region.

Other attendees included County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, County Solicitor Jenifer Kyumwa, and CAJ Commissioner Hon. Charles Njagua, among others.

CHIEF JUSTICE LAUNCHES MOBILE COURT GUIDELINES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday unveiled the Mahakama Popote guidelines during the 11th Heads of Station Forum held in Wote, Makueni County.

The guidelines are intended to standardize the delivery of mobile court services across the country, with the goal of reducing both geographic and economic barriers to justice.

This initiative is part of broader judicial reforms aimed at expanding access to legal services, especially for marginalized and remote communities.

During the event, the Chief Justice underscored progress in digital case filing, improvements in court infrastructure, and ongoing reforms within the judiciary, all contributing to more efficient and accessible justice delivery.

Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, who also attended the forum, commended the judiciary for its approach in handling sexual and gender-based violence cases, particularly defilement and rape.

She acknowledged the efforts of the Makueni County Government in supporting access to legal services through budgeting for succession matters. Under this program, 50 families per ward benefit from free succession processing and issuance of title deeds.

She further expressed optimism that the Mahakama Popote initiative would significantly benefit underserved and hard-to-reach communities across the county.