Govt to Acquire Land in Kiambu, Machakos & Other Counties for Road and Water Projects

Ardhi House
A photo of Ardhi House in Nairobi. PHOTO/President.go.ke

The National Land Commission (NLC) has issued several notices of intention to acquire land across multiple counties to facilitate the construction and expansion of key national infrastructure projects.

In Kiambu County, the NLC has published a notice on inquiry for parcels of land required to complete the Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project.

The corrections, issued on behalf of Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), involve land in the Chania and Mataara areas, where the government intends to acquire land to boost water supply to Nairobi, Thika, and Juja.

Landowners along the alignment have been directed to inspect plans at the NLC offices and prepare compensation documents.

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Road construction works at the Kisumu Boys-Mamboleo (A1) Road, that is nearing completion.
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Raymond Omollo

Machakos Water Project

In Machakos County, the government has announced to land owners that it will acquire various parcels of land towards the expansion of the Machakos Sanitation Project.

The acquisition, being undertaken on behalf of AWWDA, will support the expansion of sewerage and wastewater management systems in the area.

Public hearings have been scheduled to allow affected persons to file compensation claims before the Commission.

Kwale County

In Kwale County, the government has also earmarked additional land parcels for the construction of the Kwale–Kinango (B92) Road, another project under KeNHA.

The NLC has listed several plots in the Dumbule area where inquiries for compensation will be conducted later this month.

Additionally, the government aims to enhance mobility to markets and help link the region to key areas such as the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and Mombasa Port.

Kisumu County

Here, the NLC indicated plans to acquire parcels of land for the reconstruction of the Mamboleo–Miwani–Chemelil–Muhoroni–Kipsitet (B132) Road.

In a notice issued on behalf of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), several landowners are set to be affected by the planned reconstruction of the Mamboleo Junction to Miwani road section.

The road is a critical link that its reconstruction will help ease the movement of goods and people between the sugar belt and Kisumu City, reducing transport costs and improving access to markets.

Documents Submission

Affected land owners within the projects were directed to submit written claims to the NLC together with identification documents, proof of ownership, and bank details to facilitate compensation. 

A not for sale signpost on a piece of land
A not for sale signpost on a piece of land
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