Senate Committee on Land has vowed to intervene and find a lasting solution to one of the longest land disputes in Gilgil surrounding Leleshwa land.
This is after locals raised concerns of illegal allocation of land that was meant for St Wandeti Girls School and also a section of private citizens.
In several letters written to various concerned government institutions, the locals argue that the land was grabbed by a section of corrupt cartels who allegedly colluded with the who is who in society.
The community had entered into an agreement that would see Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) build Utumishi Girls Academy on plot 216 of Leleshwa land.
However, this did not take place over what the locals say is after the land was grabbed by cartels leading to the invasion of the parcel of land.
The affected community through National Citizen Engagement Forum’s Chairman Moses Gitonga has been following up the matter for many years.
Earlier this year, a group of affected citizens led by Gitonga presented a petition on the same to the Senate in Nairobi where the Committee vowed to visit the site.
Speaking on Saturday during the visit at the site, the Senate Committee on Lands led by Senator Githiomi Mwangi (Nyandarua) and Senator Victor Prengei vowed to ensure the matter is solved once and for all.
Senator Githiomi-the Chair of the Committee assured the locals that the matter will not be politicized and that justice will be served.
“We listened to the petitioners in Nairobi and we have come to the ground to also listen to others so that we can find justice over this issue. We will make a report that will be tabled in Senate for debate so that we can have a permanent solution” said the Senator.
The sentiments were echoed by Nakuru County Chief officer for Lands Judy Leah Gathoni Waihenya who reiterated the commitment of her department in ensuring land matters are solved amicably.
The Leleshwa Land in Gilgil has a total acreage of 75 acres.
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