The Makueni county government plans to empower 100 households per ward to prevent land conflicts.
The county solicitor, Jennifer Kyumwa decried the emotive nature of land issues, saying that the initiative is meant to educate residents on succession matters to alleviate family conflicts in the region.
Kyuma said through this arrangement, the county ensures beneficiaries receive title deeds after educating them on managing a deceased person’s estate in each of the 30 wards.
Speaking during a meeting with residents of Kee ward, Makueni Sub County at the Kivani social hall, the Solicitor said Governor Mutula Kilonzo main agenda focuses on economic empowerment and reducing family conflicts.
“We are targeting about 100 households per ward, after conclusion of sensitization on the succession process, we will follow up with the beneficiaries and ensure they get title deeds,” she said.
However, Kyuma revealed that many individuals are unable to acquire title deeds due to their lack of understanding of succession matters, leading to lengthy court cases.
Kyumwa stated that after post-sensitization, many individuals in the county will be more knowledgeable and adhere to land law.
Meanwhile, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) chairman Lower Eastern region, Makau Mutua urged the local residents to take advantage of the programmes initiated by the county government, so that they can be informed on succession matters.
“This exercise will help the people a lot because they will acquire knowledge on how to solve the ever sensitive land matters and avert unnecessary conflicts.
Most people inherit land without following the right procedure, this sensitization will greatly assist them,” said Mutua.
By Patrick Nyakundi
