The Kisii county government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the Digital Land Governance programme, has organised land clinics to educate residents on land use, planning and land governance.
Speaking during a land clinic at Kisii Central sub county, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Grace Nyarango urged the residents to follow the laid-down procedures when conducting land transactions to avert long-term court battles that arise from shoddy dealings. "The courts in this region are handling land cases that can be avoided if those purchasing and selling the pieces of land adhere to the defined procedures before making final transactions," noted Nyarango.
The CECM encouraged those purchasing land to involve surveyors, planners and the community during the initial process to avoid being duped.
She also discouraged land subdivisions, saying there is a need to undertake extensive sensitization and awareness on its negative effects.
