Cabinet Secretary for Lands Alice Wahome has stated that the government will not intervene on the planned Njiru land evictions.
Speaking on Tuesday, the CS called upon the settlers to negotiate with the Kirima family, who she acknowledged are the legitimate owners of the land, or leave as per the court order that was issued.
“On 16th September 1967, Percy Everly transferred the property to Gerishon Kamau Kirima and Joan Gerishon Kirima who are the current registered owners of the LR no 6825/2 which measures 472.5 acres,” Wahome said.
“As a ministry, we have recieved alot of inquiries on if we can buy the land or settle people in the land. We have nonsuch plans, the land belongs to Kirima and the government has no claim on that land or any say in the matter.”
Further, she said the land was mortgaged to National and Grindlays Bank on 11th April 1969 for Kes 150,000.
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Additionally, she said the second piece of land, named LR No. 5908/8, measuring 507 acres, was transferred to Gerishon Kamau Kirima and Joan Gerishon Kirima by Demico De Massi vide on June 17th, 1972.
“New grant IR 98744 was issued to Gerishon Kamau Kirima and Joan Gerishon Kirima upon expiry of the terms in 2003. The new term is for 99 years from 01.09.2003.”
“The members of the public are aware that the family has been in court with person’s claiming to have tittle deeds to the land. The judgement has given a deadline for possession by Dec 31st.”
The CS has, however, called on the members of the public to be cautious and avoid falling in the trap of people masquerading as owners of the land.
