Kenya Power to Evict Residents from Land in Nairobi Estate

The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (KPLC) has issued an eviction notice to the general public and all unlawful occupiers of land in Komarok, Nairobi County.

In the notice published on March 13, KPLC said the residents are illegally occupying a piece of land NO. 113044/R NAIROBI.

The Company said it owns the land, but certain individuals are still occupying it despite a court order issued in September 2024.

“Take notice that you are in unlawful occupation of KPLC land LR NO. 113044/R NAIROBI situated in Komarok, Nairobi City County; without express/lawful authority or without any right or license under any law and in violation of the decree issued by the Court in Milimani ELCC No. 1453 of 2007 on 26/09/2024,” KPLC said.

In the notice, Kenya Power said the residents are required to immediately stop any further activities on the land.

Besides, the KPLC said those occupying the land should bring their houses and businesses, remove their livestock and destroy their farms.

“Remove any buildings and other improvements which you may have erected thereon. Remove any growing crops you may have planted, and livestock kept,” the Company said.

KPLC Tells Kenyans to Vacate

Additionally, KPLC said the occupants must vacate the land within three months effective March 13, 2025.

“Take notice that at the expiry of three (3) months, you will be evicted without any further reference to you at your costs and peril,” the Company said.

Copied in the notice is the Deputy County Commissioner, Embakasi Sub-County and Officer Commanding Police Division, Embakasi Division.

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Punishment for Occupying Public Land

The Land Act defines unlawful occupation as occupying, erecting buildings, cultivating, grazing, or extracting resources on public land without lawful authority.

It is an offense under the Act for Kenyans to illegally occupy public land.

Individuals found guilty may face a fine of up to Ksh500,000.

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However, this fine can increase to Ksh10,000 for each day of continued occupation if the offense continues.

The National Land Commission (NLC) is mandated to serve notices to such individuals, directing them to vacate the land within a specified period.

Legal action and penalties can apply if the affected individuals fail to comply with the notices.

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