Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti on Thursday launched the issuance of 50,000 title deeds to residents marking a major milestone in land ownership efforts.

Governor Ndeti issued 1000 title deeds to residents of Kibauni Ward in an exercise overseen by Machakos Land Registrar Dorothy Letting and Machakos County Executive Committee Member (Lands) Mr Nathaniel Nganga.

“Our people have suffered alot for lack of title deeds.These title deeds will empower you but do not sell all your land.” Governor Ndeti said.

She said the County Government had done spatial planning to guide development in the County for the next ten years.

Elated beneficiaries thanked the governor for the help. “Today I have received title deeds for my father’s land and I am happy because we have been waiting for a long time.” Domitila Masila from Ikalaasa village said.

Bibiananne Mutindi from Tulila  said she was unable to travel to Machakos Town for processing of the title saying that the titles will bring peace to many homes which used to have land-related conflicts.

Machakos Lands Registrar Dorothy Letting said the National Government in collaboration with County governments has promised to issue 3 Million title deeds free of charge to citizens.

“When we were doing the valuation roll for Machakos ,we realized that we had over 40,000 titles pending collection.
The government is giving 3 million titles for free.” She said.

Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi asked residents to support the governor in order to deliver on her development agenda.

Governor Ndeti will be launching projects across the County for the next 16 days in her development tour.