Sub-divisions threaten Nakuru farmlands

Land-buying companies in the western part of Nakuru are making a killing sub-dividing land parcels and selling them to housing developers. But experts are warning that the move poses a major threat to food production in the Central Rift region and might end up in the proliferation of uncontrolled developments.

Some of the newly-constructed houses in Rafiki farm in Kabarak area of Nakuru town,the area was intially meant for agriculture but now new homes have been constructed within. (PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/ STANDARD)

Land values around Kabarak, Ngata, Kirobon and other areas near Naishi on the outskirts of Nakuru town have skyrocketed, with plots selling like hot cakes.