- The session was more than symbolic—it marked a turning point in the fight for land justice. MP Arama, who tabled the motion before the National Government Lands Committee, emphasized the urgency of the issue and the need for transparency.
On August 1, 2025 in Nakuru’s London area, a high-stakes meeting unfolded as national and county leaders converged to address a decades-old land dispute that has gripped the Jua Kali artisan community.
The contested parcel, originally allocated in 1985 to support informal sector workers, has allegedly been grabbed by a group calling itself the Kimigori Self-Help Group—a move that has sparked public outcry and demands for justice.
The meeting, chaired by North Mugirango Member of Parliament (MP) Joash Nyamoko, brought together a powerful coalition of lawmakers and land officials, including Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama, Bahati MP Irene Njoki, Kilome MP Eng. Thaddeus Kithua Nzambia, representatives from the Ministry of Lands, and Chief Land Registrar David Nyandoro. Also present were county officials and key stakeholders determined to resolve the matter.
“We have come because Samuel Arama asked us to be here and we have been given permission to do so,” said MP Nyamoko. “We want to see the land because we have an interest in its current state.”
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The session was more than symbolic—it marked a turning point in the fight for land justice. MP Arama, who tabled the motion before the National Government Lands Committee, emphasized the urgency of the issue and the need for transparency.
The Chief Land Registrar David Nyandoro stressed the Ministry’s role in safeguarding rightful ownership.
“It is our responsibility as the Ministry of Lands to ensure that the documents are handed over in an appropriate way to people who deserve it,” Nyandoro stated.
County Secretary Samwel Mwaura reinforced the county’s commitment to protecting public land, particularly for the Jua Kali sector.
“Public land should remain public,” Mwaura declared. “It should be under the custody of the people, so that Jua Kali businesses can thrive. We have prioritized your case and are working with the committee to ensure your rights are protected.”
The meeting concluded with a retreat, allowing the committee time to review submissions and deliberate on the way forward. The leaders pledged to reconvene and deliver a comprehensive resolution that reflects the will of the people and the rule of law.
As Nakuru’s Jua Kali community awaits the outcome, the message from leaders is clear: public land belongs to the public—and justice will be served.
