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Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya.
Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. She highlighted that lack of integrity serves as a fundamental cause of land disputes not only in Nairobi but throughout the country.
Koome pointed out various manifestations of this problem, including double allocation of land parcels, fraudulent activities, impersonation, and encroachment on public land.
“The prevalence of land disputes in Nairobi underscores the complexity of the ‘land question,’ which encompasses a multitude of issues such as double allocation, encroachment on public land, survey inaccuracies, adverse possession claims, lack of zoning and enforcement, informal settlements, lease renewals, fraud, sporadic settlements, disputes within land purchasing companies, squatters, adverse possession, and impersonation,” she elaborated.
Despite these challenges, Koome assured that the judiciary is dedicated to resolving land disputes. She highlighted recent initiatives, including the establishment of the Environment and Planning Division and the Land Division within Nairobi City County.
Moreover, with the formation of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group, Koome emphasized the importance of tailored interventions to address specific challenges in different regions and sectors of the justice system.
“Together, through targeted interventions, we aim to boost investor confidence, promote efficient land utilization, and ultimately achieve social transformation through enhanced access to justice,” Koome affirmed.
