President William Ruto has stated that the government will be purchasing land from absentee landlords worth Ksh1 billion in the coast region.
Speaking in Kilifi on November 1, as he began his development tour, the head of state noted that the pieces of land will then be given away to residents.
Further, Ruto noted that the move will help relocate needy people who were living in squatters and give them a place to stay.
Also, he noted that the government had already set aside the amount, adding that it was a promise he had given to the residents of Kilifi and intended to keep it.
Speaking in Kilifi, he stated that the government was keen on helping the jobless and landless, noting that the government had already set aside Ksh1 billion for purchasing pieces of land.
“The first one billion shilling has already been budgeted for and we want to organize so that all absentee landlords are paid so that we can give the pieces of land to Kenyans so that they stop living in squatters,” he stated.
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Ruto Development Tour
During his first day of the coastal tour, Ruto announced that he would be unveiling an affordable housing project promising to pay attention to other investment areas including the fishing industry.
He also launched the construction of the 33-Kilometre Bamburi-Mwakirunge-Kaloleni Road in Kiembeni, Mombasa County.
“I am going to launch a fish port at Shimoni, a project we have already invested Ksh2 billion in so that we can sell fish in the country and export to other countries.
At the same time, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff stated that the county government of Mombasa had made agreements with investors to
“We are taking the initiative to do mapping for those who live there. We are looking for ways to speak to financial institutions so that when people pay part of the land rates, they get documentation to allow them to continue with their investments,” the governor stated.
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King and Queen Visit at the Coast
Ruto’s coastal development tour came even as King Charles III and Queen Camilla began their tour of the coast.
The royals are expected to visit Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa to witness Kenyan Marines, trained by the Royal Marines.
Additionally, the marines will be demonstrating a covert beach landing, showing defense collaboration in action.
Also, the Queen will meet survivors of sexual and gender-based violence while the King will meet faith leaders from Mombasa’s diverse community.
