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GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. ON WEDNESDAY GRACED A LAND SUCCESSION CLINIC IN NTHONGONI

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday graced a land succession clinic in Nthongoni, Ivingoni Sub-Ward, Kibwezi East, as part of renewed efforts to resolve historical land injustices in Makueni County.Residents raised long-standing ownership disputes, particularly over the Mang’elete Settlement Scheme.

Mutula assured residents that his administration is committed to resolving the disputes and announced plans for a Huduma Mashinani outreach to help locals acquire key documents, including national IDs and death certificates, critical to securing land ownership.

MAKUENI STEPS UP LAND OWNERSHIP DRIVE IN NZAMBANI

Residents of Nzambani Sub-Ward in Makueni County on Wednesday had a rare opportunity to directly engage with government officials on longstanding land ownership challenges during a land succession clinic graced by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

The clinic, organized by the Office of the County Attorney, aimed at addressing persistent land succession disputes that have affected many families in the region for generations. The initiative also seeks to help residents formalize land ownership by acquiring title deeds—an essential step toward unlocking the economic value of land.

Governor Mutula Jr. attended the session in Nzambani Sub Ward to gain firsthand insight into the challenges residents face. Speaking during the event, he acknowledged that land succession remains a major concern within the Kamba community, often leading to conflicts and underutilization of property.

He emphasized that obtaining title deeds is key to transforming land into a productive asset.

The governor noted that titled land not only increases in value but also enables owners to access financial services such as bank loans.

The clinic provided a platform for residents to raise pressing concerns and seek guidance on land ownership, inheritance processes, and dispute resolution. Many attendees welcomed the initiative, noting that direct engagement with officials offered clarity on complex legal procedures surrounding land succession.

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.

MAKUENI KICKS OFF KIUNDUANI MARKET PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING

The Department of Lands, Urban Planning & Development has kicked off the preparation of the Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan for Kiunduani Market, marking a major step toward structured growth and sustainable urban development.

During a stakeholders’ public participation forum on Tuesday, residents, traders, community leaders, and technical officers were taken through the County’s Land Information Management System and the urban planning process. The engagement aimed to ensure that Kiunduani develops in line with national and county planning laws. The session also provided an opportunity for the public to highlight existing challenges to inform the planning process.

County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Dr. Paul Musila, who led the process, noted that the proposed plan will guide land use, improve road networks, protect public land, enhance investment opportunities, and support future infrastructure development such as markets, water systems, and other public amenities.

He added that the plan will also form the basis for cadastral surveys, increase land value, and strengthen land administration to support orderly growth.

MAKUENI PURSUES PEACEFUL OUT-OF-COURT LAND RESOLUTIONS

Makueni County, through the Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Development, has kicked off plans to establish Alternative Justice System (AJS) structures to handle land disputes outside the courtroom.

In partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the Digital Land Governance Programme, the department has concluded a two-day sensitization workshop for key stakeholders in the land sector.

The training brought together Sub-county development planning committees, land surveyors, county coordinator, national land commission, county land registry and land adjudicators as well as representatives from municipalities to deepen their understanding of the role of AJS in resolving land conflicts and unlocking resource potentials.

Participants were taken through Kenya’s AJS policy framework, its application within the county, and the use of the Land Information Management System.

The main goal of the training is to establish and strengthen AJS structures that can help resolve boundary disputes, land and resource conflicts, succession matters, and other cases more efficiently and peacefully.

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.

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 RESIDENTS, COUNTY TO RECLAIM UNUSED THWAKE DAM LAND

The National Land Commission (NLC) has commenced the final phase of surveying and demarcating land around the Thwake Dam project, paving the way for the return of unutilized land to local residents and the Makueni County Government.

The two-month long mapping exercise will also ensure land is set aside for road access and essential utilities that support both the dam project and the surrounding communities.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. who hosted NLC officials who paid him a courtesy call, lauded the initiative, describing it as a progressive step in public resource accountability.

He said families whose land was partially acquired for the project will now regain access to their parcels.

Sospeter Ohanya, NLC Deputy Director of Survey said 96 per cent of land owners have been compensated.

MAKUENI INITIATES LEGAL CLINIC ON LAND SUCCESSION.

In Kenya, inheriting land from a deceased family member requires following the country’s Laws of Succession — a process that demands documents like a death certificate, a clear list of beneficiaries and legal grants from the court.

For many families, these steps are often misunderstood, leading to endless disputes.

To bridge this gap, the County Government of Makueni on Monday held legal clinics on land succession at Kee Ward in Kaiti Sub County.

These clinics are open forums where residents learn from county legal experts and ask questions freely.

The Monday exercise, led by County Solicitor Jennifer M Kyumwa drew hundreds of locals eager to understand how to safeguard family property.

Kyumwa said the program is meant to empower families with knowledge and disclosed that similar events will be rolled out in other Wards.

Area MCA Ulbarnus Manzu and Lower Eastern LSK Chairperson Makau Mutua attended the event.