President Uhuru Kenyatta orders complete audit of land records

By PSCU

Lamu, Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered a complete audit of land records to root out irregularities in land transactions.

The President put corrupt lands officials on notice saying no one will be allowed to derail pledges the Jubilee Coalition made to Kenyans, particularly in addressing the land problem.

“We are committed to fulfilling the pledges we made to Kenyans. Addressing the land problem in the country is a step towards achieving that goal,” the President said.

President Uhuru spoke Saturday in Pate Island, Lamu County where he issued over 2,000 title deeds to residents.

The President emphasised that land officials should stop allocating land to themselves and their cronies illegally, warning that those found to have engaged in irregularities will be disciplined.

He directed civil servants to embrace change in line with the Government’s transformative agenda or risk losing their jobs.

“The proverbial 40 days are over for lands officials who have been a stumbling block to conclusion of land adjudication in various parts of the country,” the President said.

The Head of State welcomed investors to the country but emphasised that legal means should be used in acquiring land.

He informed those receiving title deeds that all fees had been met by the Government and urged them to use the documents to obtain loans that will transform their lives.

“This will empower individuals and families and advance the Government’s agenda of eradicating poverty and growing the economy,” the President said.

Responding to requests by local leaders, President Kenyatta assured Kenyans that the Government was computerizing all land records to improve on efficiency.