National Lands Commission sets conditions on paying Standard Gauge Railway compensation

Chairman of the Kenya Lands Commission Dr.Mohamed Swazuri addresses residents of Skembo village at Port Reitz, Changamwe in Mombasa on Monday,08th June,2015. The chairman who was accompanied by Coast Leaders and his officials was touring the area to finalize the compensations process for the locals to pave way for the construction of the Standard gauge Railway. [PHOTO/MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD]

The National Lands Commission (NLC) has said the Government will offer reasonable compensation to land owners affected by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) not based on rates being offered by other commercial entities offering to purchase the land.

Addressing locals at Kasemeni Ward in Kinango on Saturday NLC Chair, Dr Muhammad Swazuri said SGR is a public project that has immense benefits for people of the larger East African region.