Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a fierce crackdown on widespread land theft across the Coast region. He revealed a deeply troubling situation where public officers from multiple government departments are allegedly collaborating to dispossess people of their land illegally.
Speaking after a closed-door security meeting in Kilifi, Murkomen warned that political actors, professionals, lawyers, and judicial officials under investigation would face serious consequences. He highlighted how vulnerable elderly people are being systematically stripped of prime land through manipulation, taking advantage of poverty and low literacy levels.
Land disputes are particularly severe in coastal counties like Kilifi and Kwale. These conflicts have created widespread squatter situations and intensified competition for resources. Murkomen emphasized that these land invasions are not just property issues but significant security threats requiring urgent intervention.
Murkomen plans to escalate the matter directly with Chief Justice Martha Koome. He expressed serious concerns about judicial officials issuing conflicting orders that raise suspicions about their intentions. The Cabinet Secretary intends to involve the Commission on Administrative Justice to investigate these irregularities thoroughly.
During his six-day tour of the Coast region, Murkomen is conducting comprehensive consultative meetings with local leaders and security officers. He aims to assess service delivery and activate mobile ID applications while gathering detailed feedback about the ongoing land disputes.
The investigations promise to be extensive. Murkomen made it clear that public officers from Land and security agencies who have participated in these illegal land transfers will be held accountable. He stressed that the era of unchecked land theft is coming to an end, and those responsible will face the full legal consequences of their actions.
Accompanying Murkomen on this critical tour are numerous regional leaders, including the Permanent Secretary for Correctional Services Dr. Salome Beacco, several Members of Parliament, the Coast Regional Commissioner, and other key regional administrative officials. Their collective presence underscores the government's commitment to addressing these serious land security challenges.
Speaking after a closed-door security meeting in Kilifi, Murkomen warned that political actors, professionals, lawyers, and judicial officials under investigation would face serious consequences. He highlighted how vulnerable elderly people are being systematically stripped of prime land through manipulation, taking advantage of poverty and low literacy levels.
Land disputes are particularly severe in coastal counties like Kilifi and Kwale. These conflicts have created widespread squatter situations and intensified competition for resources. Murkomen emphasized that these land invasions are not just property issues but significant security threats requiring urgent intervention.
Murkomen plans to escalate the matter directly with Chief Justice Martha Koome. He expressed serious concerns about judicial officials issuing conflicting orders that raise suspicions about their intentions. The Cabinet Secretary intends to involve the Commission on Administrative Justice to investigate these irregularities thoroughly.
During his six-day tour of the Coast region, Murkomen is conducting comprehensive consultative meetings with local leaders and security officers. He aims to assess service delivery and activate mobile ID applications while gathering detailed feedback about the ongoing land disputes.
The investigations promise to be extensive. Murkomen made it clear that public officers from Land and security agencies who have participated in these illegal land transfers will be held accountable. He stressed that the era of unchecked land theft is coming to an end, and those responsible will face the full legal consequences of their actions.
Accompanying Murkomen on this critical tour are numerous regional leaders, including the Permanent Secretary for Correctional Services Dr. Salome Beacco, several Members of Parliament, the Coast Regional Commissioner, and other key regional administrative officials. Their collective presence underscores the government's commitment to addressing these serious land security challenges.
