The Kenya Railways has clarified on the ongoing Amboseli Gardens eviction dispute.
In a statement dated May 10, 2026, the corporation moved to address ownership, occupation, and enforcement actions, insisting the property in question is public land and that steps taken so far have followed the required process.
“Kenya Railways wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the ongoing eviction matter circulating on social media platforms. Kenya Railways wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the ongoing eviction matter circulating on social media platforms,” read the statement.
Corporation Asserts Legal Ownership of Disputed Land
Kenya Railways stated that the land at the center of the dispute is legally owned by the corporation, dismissing any rival claims as invalid.
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According to the agency, individuals occupying the property erected structures without authorization and are relying on documentation that does not hold legal standing.
“The land in question is legally owned by Kenya Railways. The occupants illegally constructed structures on the property and are relying on a purported title deed that is not recognized by the Corporation. This is a clear case of attempted land grabbing targeting public land belonging to Kenya Railways,” the statement read.
The corporation described the situation as a deliberate attempt to grab public land, emphasizing that railway reserves are protected assets intended for national infrastructure use.
Eviction Notices Issued as Engagements Date Back to 2025
The agency revealed that efforts to resolve the matter have been ongoing for several months, dating back to September 2025.
During this period, Kenya Railways says it engaged the occupants and formally requested them to vacate the premises.
In addition to direct engagement, the corporation has consistently issued public notices cautioning against illegal occupation and encroachment on railway reserve land.
“Kenya Railways has engaged the concerned parties since September last year requesting them to vacate the property. In addition, the Corporation has consistently issued public notices warning against illegal occupation of railway land and encroachment on railway reserve land,” read part of the statement.
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Dispute Over Occupancy Claims and National Recovery Drive
Kenya Railways also addressed claims surrounding an individual being presented as the primary occupant in the dispute.
The corporation disputed this narrative, stating that the person in question does not currently live on the property.
The agency further alleged that the individual is being used to misrepresent facts and obstruct efforts to reclaim the land. This, it said, complicates the situation by introducing misleading narratives into an already sensitive matter.
“Contrary to claims being circulated publicly, the lady being fronted in the matter does not currently reside at the premises. The house had been rented out to a school. Kenya Railways believes she is being used to misrepresent the facts surrounding the matter and frustrate the Corporation’s efforts to reclaim its property,” the statement noted.
Beyond the Amboseli Gardens case, Kenya Railways disclosed that it is undertaking a nationwide exercise aimed at reclaiming all illegally occupied railway land to ensure that such land is preserved for its designated public use and protected from encroachment.
