Rédaction Africa Links 24 with DAVIS AYEGA
Published on 2024-03-27 10:11:26
Nairobi, Kenya Mar 27 – According to Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, only 5,226 out of the country’s 31,000 public schools possess title deeds. This revelation came during a session with Senators on Wednesday, where Kirinyaga Senator James Murango inquired about the progress of title deed issuance both in the county and nationally.
Wahome disclosed that 5,799 schools have reservation files and are in line to receive their title deeds. The initiative to issue title deeds to public schools was prompted by a 2019 audit that highlighted the importance of providing these essential documents to schools.
Despite efforts to expedite the process, Wahome expressed regret over the slow pace, attributing it to various challenges. She assured Senators that the Ministry has implemented measures to address the issue promptly.
The absence of title deeds for public schools has made them vulnerable to land grabbing in the country. Successive governments have made efforts to secure the land on which these schools are built, protecting them from land grabbers and providing legal recognition of ownership.
As part of the measures to address the issue, the Lands Ministry introduced drastic land reforms during the previous regime of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. These reforms included the complete digitization of land records.
Davis Ayega, a versatile journalist proficient in creative writing, interviewing, and presenting, shared his insights on effective communication across diverse audiences. With a keen eye for detail, Ayega demonstrates a deep understanding of effective communication strategies.
Overall, the titling of public land has been ongoing for years, but the progress has been slow, uncoordinated, and without guidelines. However, the Ministry has taken steps to resolve these issues and streamline the process.
The slow pace of issuing title deeds to public schools has been a concern, but with the government’s commitment and the measures being implemented, there is hope for improvement in securing the ownership of public school land. This will not only protect these schools from land grabbers but also provide them with the necessary legal documentation to cement their ownership rights.
Read the original article on Africa News 24
