Govt Reveals Landowners Set to Lose Property in Fresh SGR Acquisition

The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced its intention to compulsorily acquire dozens of parcels of land in Kisumu County the build the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C.

According to Gazette Notice No. 16162 dated October 9, the acquisition will be undertaken on behalf of the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and forms part of the government’s efforts to advance the long-awaited railway extension to western Kenya.

“Further to notice Gazette Notice Nos. 4986, 13765, 14121 and 14579 of 2026, notice is given that the National Land Commission intends to acquire land shown in the schedule hereunder on behalf of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) in accordance with section 110 of the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 for the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR Phase 2B and C),” read part of the gazette notice.

The Commission has directed interested persons to inspect plans of the affected land at Ardhi House, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 1st Ngong Avenue in Nairobi and at the County Co-ordinator’s Office in Nyamira County during official working hours.

According to the National Land Commission, the affected parcels lie in the North Mugirango and Magwagwa areas and are needed the implement the railway corridor.

The acquisition paves the way for compensation of affected landowners once the legal and valuation processes are completed.

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SGR Expansion  Affected Parcels and Owners

The following are the parcels listed in the latest gazette notice, their respective owners, and the size of the land earmarked for acquisition.

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Affected Landowners Await Payouts as SGR Plans Advance.

The government has allocated KSh25 billion to compensate landowners whose properties will be affected by the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), and the National Land Commission (NLC) is currently conducting public participation before the compensation exercise begins.

In a statement issued on October 9, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the NLC is engaging residents and property owners in the affected areas as land valuation and compensation discussions continue.

Mainga also noted that the commission has granted Kenya Railways access to parts of the land to allow preliminary construction activities to proceed while compensation negotiations continue.

Residents affected by the project have expressed their readiness to take part in the public participation process and collaborate with the government to facilitate a smooth compensation exercise.

Speaking during one of the stakeholder engagement meetings, Stephen Ruto, a resident of Kapkesosio Village, welcomed the railway project, saying it is expected to improve connectivity between Bomet County, other parts of Kenya, and regional markets across East Africa. He added that the railway could create new economic opportunities and improve the movement of people and goods.

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