Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called on President William Ruto’s administration to repossess land owned by absentee landlords at the Coast and redistribute it to local youth, reigniting debate over long-standing land injustices in the region.
Speaking during a rally in Mombasa, Sifuna argued that issuing small title deeds to residents does not address the deeper issue of large tracts of land held by wealthy individuals who do not live in the area. He described such efforts as cosmetic solutions that fail to tackle structural inequality.
According to the senator, Coast residents are not just seeking documentation for small parcels, but access to productive land that has historically remained in the hands of absentee owners.
He also linked the land issue to the region’s economic struggles, pointing to the collapse of industries in Mombasa and the rising frustration among youth who feel excluded from opportunities.
The remarks come amid growing political pressure on the government to address historical land injustices, a sensitive issue that has persisted for decades at the Coast.
Sifuna further questioned whether political promises made to the region have translated into real change, suggesting that land reform remains one of the biggest unresolved challenges affecting local communities.
The call is likely to intensify debate on land ownership, equity, and economic empowerment — especially as the country heads toward future political cycles.
Source: Standard Media
Speaking during a rally in Mombasa, Sifuna argued that issuing small title deeds to residents does not address the deeper issue of large tracts of land held by wealthy individuals who do not live in the area. He described such efforts as cosmetic solutions that fail to tackle structural inequality.
According to the senator, Coast residents are not just seeking documentation for small parcels, but access to productive land that has historically remained in the hands of absentee owners.
He also linked the land issue to the region’s economic struggles, pointing to the collapse of industries in Mombasa and the rising frustration among youth who feel excluded from opportunities.
The remarks come amid growing political pressure on the government to address historical land injustices, a sensitive issue that has persisted for decades at the Coast.
Sifuna further questioned whether political promises made to the region have translated into real change, suggesting that land reform remains one of the biggest unresolved challenges affecting local communities.
The call is likely to intensify debate on land ownership, equity, and economic empowerment — especially as the country heads toward future political cycles.
Source: Standard Media
