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Ruto recent land 'handouts' raise fresh queries on law and fairness

President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung'a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Whenever President William Ruto embarks on his frequent weeklong tours outside Nairobi, one thing has become almost routine, pledging land or promising to resettle the landless.

From issuing title deeds to affirming his commitment to addressing historical land injustices, the President has made land reforms a central theme of his administration.

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