The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the National Land Commission (NLC) have announced compulsory land acquisition for the Rironi-Mau Summit road project in Kiambu, Nyandarua, and Nakuru.

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This announcement was made through a Gazette Notice dated August 28, where the project seeks to expand the busy Rironi-Mau Summit stretch of the A8 highway, a key route linking Nairobi to western Kenya and beyond.

“NOTICE is given that the National Land Commission intends to acquire parcels of land shown in the Schedule hereunder on behalf of Kenya National Highways Authority in accordance with section 110 of the Land Act, for the expansion of Rironi–Mau Summit (A8) Road Project in Kiambu, Nyandarua and Nakuru Counties,” the Notice stated in part.

In Kiambu County, the two bodies will acquire land in Limuru/Kamirithu, Limuru/Bibironi, Lari/Kirenga, and Lari/Magina, totaling roughly 3.89 hectares of registered private land.

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Nyandarua County will lose about 0.94 hectares of land, all drawn from parcels in the South Kinangop area, according to the notice.

Nakuru County carries the heaviest burden, with close to 9.70 hectares set to be acquired from Longonot/Kijabe, Naivasha/Mwichiringiri, Naivasha/Maraigushu, and Naivasha Town.

Altogether, the three counties will surrender an estimated 14.53 hectares of land, clearing the way for the road expansion project to proceed.

Every affected parcel is registered private land, thus individual owners, families, and even companies stand to be compensated once the process is complete.

Dozens of owners are already listed in the gazette, who encompass small-scale landholders to institutions such as churches, self-help groups, and a farmers' cooperative.

Anyone with an interest in the affected land must submit a written claim to the NLC on or before their scheduled inquiry date, as instructed by the notice.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke