Govt Directs Kenyans to Seek KDF Boss Approval Before Building Houses
According to Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, landlords and developers who plan to build structures near military installations are required to seek permission from the Chief of the Defence Forces.
The Cabinet Secretary made the comments on Thursday while visiting Uasin Gishu, where 1,200 families are embroiled in a land dispute with the military.
As per the Civil Service, the directive impacts everyone, particularly individuals with land in proximity to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Nairobi. Francis Ogola currently holds the position of Chief of the Defence Forces.
During his efforts to resolve land disputes across different regions of the country, Duale clarified the legal basis of the order.
The Chief Secretary also paid a visit to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly, bringing together representatives from diverse sectors such as defense, land management, residents, and governmental administration.
He asserted that the attempts at reconciliation aligned with the directive of President William Ruto.
“During the meeting, I reaffirmed our dedication to finding a permanent solution to the longstanding land dispute between the Kenya Defence Forces and residents in Kiplombe, on the outskirts of Eldoret City,” he stated.
“The enduring land conflict, spanning decades, revolves around the Moi Barracks Recruits Training School and the Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation lands in Eldoret.”
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Currently, 1,200 families are embroiled in a prolonged dispute with the government after asserting ownership of more than 4,000 acres near Moi Barracks.
Some of the individuals making claims are affiliated with the Leseru Tebeson Farmers Society and assert that they were assigned the plots in 2006.
However, the CS (presumably referring to a Civil Service or Customer Service entity) contended that their assertion was invalidated by a judicial decree stating that their property titles were obtained through fraudulent means.
Architects rejected Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s suggestion to allow certain areas of the city to have skyscrapers reaching up to 75 floors.
The governor explained that the county had already initiated plans for infrastructure like sewage and transportation systems to accommodate the new establishments.
He clarified that implementing the new floor limit would coincide with enlarging the existing infrastructure to safeguard residents from any adverse effects during the process.
City dwellers and architects expressed doubts regarding the sustainability of the plan.
Govt Directs Kenyans to Seek KDF Boss Approval Before Building Houses