Speaking during his development tour of the Coast, the Head of State said the national government is working jointly with local leaders, land officials and other stakeholders to ensure that wananchi receive legitimate ownership documents and end years of uncertainty surrounding land rights.
Ruto acknowledged that historical land injustices have continued to slow economic growth and deny many residents opportunities to fully benefit from their property.
He noted that successive governments had failed to adequately address the issue, leaving many families vulnerable despite occupying land for generations.
The President said his administration has prioritized the matter and is determined to find a lasting solution through proper land adjudication, issuance of title deeds and the elimination of illegal land cartels that have frustrated residents for years.
According to Ruto, secure land ownership is key to unlocking development in the Coast region, as it will enable residents to invest confidently in agriculture, tourism, housing and business ventures.
He added that the government wants every deserving Kenyan to enjoy equal protection under the law regardless of their location or social status.
“We are working together as government to ensure this issue is resolved once and for all. Every Kenyan deserves the dignity of owning land legally and peacefully,” Ruto said.
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The President further assured residents that the Ministry of Lands and county administrations have already intensified verification and documentation exercises aimed at speeding up the processing of title deeds.
Local leaders who accompanied the President welcomed the move, saying land disputes have remained one of the biggest sources of poverty and conflict in the Coast region.
They expressed optimism that the renewed government commitment would finally restore hope to thousands of affected families.
Residents also welcomed the President’s remarks, with many calling for faster implementation of the promised reforms. Some appealed to the government to ensure transparency in the process to prevent corruption and favoritism that have previously derailed similar efforts.
The Coast region has for years struggled with complex land ownership disputes involving absentee landlords, inheritance conflicts and historical injustices dating back to the colonial era.
The issue has frequently dominated political discussions and has been blamed for recurring tensions in several counties.
Ruto reiterated that his administration remains focused on delivering practical solutions that will promote unity, economic empowerment and social justice across the region.
