Residents of Nyagwethe in Mbita Sub County, Homa Bay County have praised the National Government for stepping up efforts to issue title deeds in order to ensure that local communities formally owned their ancestral pieces of land and redress historical land injustices.

This, locals said, was a pivotal step in securing land ownership for the local people who have waited for these vital documents since 1987.

A total of 2162 title deed were issued.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi emphasized the importance of securing land tenure, stating that it plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth, reducing poverty, and promoting social stability. "This initiative reflects our firm commitment to empowering citizens by ensuring secure land ownership, which is essential for sustainable development," Wandayi remarked.