The national government will gazette two new land registries in Taveta and Voi subcounties, in a move aimed at bringing services closer to the people.

The Deputy President (DP), Prof.

Kithure Kindiki, announced the plan during a ceremony in Taveta, Taita Taveta County, where over 3,500 title deeds were issued to residents of Njukini, Eldoro and the surrounding areas.

Land ownership has been a contentious issue in the region, often leading to disputes and stalled development projects.