A group of investors have descended in Kiabonyoru village in West Mugirango constituency persuading locals to sell them land following a decision by the county government to build a first public university in the region.
This comes few weeks after the county leadership of Nyamira entered into a formal agreement with University of Eldoret to start a new institution of higher learning in the village.
On Wednesday, a section of residents admitted to having been approached by investors to sell them their ancestral land while others confirmed of having sold their land.
“I have been approached by three people who want me to sell them my land. They are quoting attractive prices and I know of my friends who have already sold their pieces of land,” said Mr. James Mokua.
According to them, most of the investors are senior officials in the county government of Nyamira while others are said to be elected leaders working with their proxies.
“Most of them are workers in Nyamira County who knows the advantage of investing in a region where there is an institution of higher learning. Personally I am aware of some politicians who are trying to secure land here,” added Mr Obed Ongeri.
The news was confirmed by investor John Mogaka who lauded the county government for launching the massive project that will improve the economy of the region.
“When such a massive project comes in our way, we have to work expeditiously to position ourselves for the purpose of development. The proposed institution will boost businesses in the region and that is why we are working hard to secure land in the surrounding environs of the village,” he said.