The government has issued 986 title deeds to residents of Kisima Settlement Scheme in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, marking a major milestone in efforts to settle landless Kenyans and provide security of tenure to displaced families.
Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, presided over the issuance of the titles on Friday, January 30, 2026, in an event attended by national and county leaders.
Of the issued titles, 433 were allocated to settled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Kisima Settlement Scheme, 30 to public utility institutions, and 45 to former workers, while the remaining parcels were issued to members of the Kiptuko Group.
Speaking during the event, CS Wahome said the issuance of the title deeds went beyond land ownership, describing it as a restoration of dignity, stability and hope for families that have waited for years to be resettled.
“Today is more than a land allocation exercise; it is the restoration of dignity, stability and hope. After years of waiting, uncertainty and court processes, the 433 displaced families can finally call Kisima home. This Government made a promise to settle the landless, and today we are fulfilling it,” said Wahome.
She noted that the process had been delayed by prolonged legal challenges and historical disputes over the land but emphasised that the government remained committed to a fair, transparent and lawful process.
The Cabinet Secretary added that the issuance of titles demonstrates the government’s resolve to address longstanding issues concerning citizens who have endured years of displacement and uncertainty.
Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Nixon Korir said the government remains steadfast in fulfilling its commitment to settle the landless and ensure every Kenyan has access to secure land ownership.
Korir said issuance of title deeds is critical in enabling beneficiaries to invest, develop their land for long-term projects and access financial services.
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika expressed joy over the milestone, saying the issuance of titles would bring lasting relief to IDP families who had struggled for years without land security.
“Today is a day of joy for Njoro people and the entire Nakuru County. Families who have waited for years can now settle on their own land, build homes and plan for the future. Kisima is no longer just a farm; it is now a community of hope, opportunity and new beginnings,” said Governor Kihika.
Also present at the event were Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara, Njoro MP, Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, Nakuru Town East MP, David Gikaria, and several Members of the County Assembly, among other leaders.
The 1,112-acre Kisima farm was acquired by the government in 2012 through the Settlement Fund Trustees (SFT), with the primary objective of resettling 433 IDP families who had previously been living in pipeline areas within Nakuru County.
By Catherine Muindi
