Thousands of residents in Kisumu County could soon face displacement after the government announced plans to compulsorily acquire land for the reconstruction of a multi-billion road project.

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In a gazette notice issued by the National Land Commission, the state revealed that the additional parcels of land would be acquired on behalf of the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to pave the way for the expansion of the Mamboleo – Miwani – Chemelil – Muhoroni – Kipsitet Road.

The acquisition targets several parcels under the Wathorego Settlement Scheme as well as multiple land reference numbers within the project corridor in Kisumu County.

"Notice is given that the National Land Commission intends to delete and acquire land shown in the schedule hereunder on behalf of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) in accordance with section 110 of the Land Act No. 6 of 2012," NLC stated in the notice.

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However, the commission revealed that the government will compensate for the parcels acquired for the project, scheduling compensation inquiries.

According to the notice, the compensation inquiries are scheduled for June 23 to June 25 at Obwolo and Miwani chefs' offices, where affected landowners and interested parties will be required to present ownership documents and compensation claims.

"National Land Commission calls upon persons who have an interest or claim in the land shown in the schedule here below, which the Commission intends to compulsorily acquire for purposes Reconstruction of Mamboleo – Miwani – Chemelil – Muhoroni – Kipsitet Road (B132) Road lot 1: Mamboleo Junction (A1) –Miwani Section in Kisumu County to appear before the Commission in person on the dates and places shown below to inquire into," the commission added in a separate notice.

Among the parcels listed for acquisition are properties belonging to private individuals , jointly owned land, and several plots whose ownership details are yet to be established.

The notice also included deletions and amendments to previously listed parcels, signalling changes in the scope of the acquisition exercise.

Affected residents have been asked to submit copies of their identity cards, KRA PIN certificates, land ownership documents, and bank account details before the hearings.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke