Anyone currently occupying public land should go immediately, according to Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome.
The CS stated that the vacation processes will be enforced by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Anti-Recovery Agency (ARA), and the National Police Service in what looks to be a catch-up measure to prevent other Kenyans from losing their properties as in the Mavoko land issue.
Ms Wahome, who was recently transferred to the Ministry, also cautioned Kenyans that only possessing a share certificate was insufficient to claim ownership of any piece of land.
“The ministry wishes to send out a strong message that any person on public land should vacate with immediate effect. I wish to advise the public that there are people out here conning members of the public to buy land using share certificates. Share certificates are not legal documents to confirm ownership,” Ms Wahome said.
The CS, who was accompanied by PS Nixon Korir, asked Kenyans to do their homework by checking the status of the plots they wish to buy at the Ministry of Lands, where surveyors will provide maps.
Concerning the Mavoko land, Ms Wahome and Mr Korir stated that records at the Lands Ministry clearly demonstrate that it belongs to the East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC).
