Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi has rejected Tatu City’s claims that the county is delaying approval of their revised development master plan.
In a strongly worded statement, the Governor emphasized the county’s commitment to lawful land use and public utility allocation.
Tatu City, a 5,000-acre development, has been embroiled in controversy over their proposal to reduce public amenity land from 406 acres to 103 acres. The county government insists that 10% of the land should be allocated for public use, amounting to 500 acres.
Governor Wamatangi acknowledged the importance of supporting investors while adhering to legal frameworks. “We value and respect all investors in Kiambu County and have a policy to support them. However, we cannot compromise on the law,” he said.
The Governor cited the Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019 and the Physical and Land Use Planning Regulations 2021, which mandate private developers to allocate land for public facilities such as schools, hospitals, fire stations, recreational areas, police stations, playgrounds, and other public utilities.
“We are not seeking land for private use, but for public utility purposes,” Wamatangi clarified. “It is insincere for Tatu City to claim otherwise.”
The dispute between the county government and Tatu City has raised concerns about the future of the development. The Governor’s statement aims to set the record straight and emphasize the county’s commitment to upholding the law.
