3 d. ago Galana Kulalu to be gazetted as SEZ as Kenya moves to unlock idle public land

Galana Kulalu to be gazetted as SEZ as Kenya moves to unlock idle public land  Milling Middle East & Africa

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3 d. ago Who owns Kenya? Report reveals land imbalance driving Kenya’s inequality

Who owns Kenya? Report reveals land imbalance driving Kenya’s inequality  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Kenya faces extreme land inequality. Could land value tax help curb hoarding?

A tiny 0.1 per cent of large-scale landholders control 39 per cent of agricultural land, while 98 per cent of smallholder farmers — averaging just 1.2 hectares — occupy only 46 per cent of farmed land.

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5 d. ago Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially gazetted Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a strategic move aimed at unlocking Kenya’s large-scale farming potential and attracting global agribusiness investment. CS Kagwe made the announcement on Tuesday during a briefing on the government’s ongoing agricultural transformation initiatives. He explained that SEZ status will accelerate value addition in edible oils, cereals, horticulture, livestock, and industrial crops, while providing investors with tax incentives, simplified regulatory approvals, and enhanced infrastructure support. “Designating Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone will position Kenya as a top destination for agricultural investment,” Kagwe said. The The post Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

6 d. ago Land Rights at the Center: Kenya Directs Agribusiness Kakuzi to Return 3,200 Acres After Historic Abuses

Land Rights at the Center: Kenya Directs Agribusiness Kakuzi to Return 3,200 Acres After Historic Abuses  Human Rights Research Center

Politics

6 d. ago Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1– President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take firm action against anyone mobilizing Kenyans to incite violence, warning against the use of youth as thugs to disrupt peace. The directive came as he presided over the graduation of 5,982 National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), including chiefs […] The post Ruto directs IG Kanja to clamp down on hooliganism, vows strict legal action against perpetrators appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket

President William Ruto has announced that his administration’s plan to construct 50 mega dams will open up 1.5 million acres of land for irrigation across northern and coastal Kenya, turning the regions into the country’s next major food production zones. Addressing residents in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed Haji, son of National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji, the President said the new irrigation blocks will convert areas long considered low-potential into productive agricultural hubs. “In our plan for placing 2.5 million acres of land under irrigation, 1.5 million of those will be The post Ruto: Mega Dams to Turn North and Coast Into Kenya’s New Food Basket appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

7 d. ago Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 30 – President William Ruto has announced that the ongoing construction of 50 mega dams will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land in northern Kenya and the Coast, positioning the two regions as new agricultural production hubs. Speaking in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin […] The post Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

9 d. ago High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 — The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices. The ruling follows a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the National Land Commission (Amendment) Act, which sought […] The post High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

1 week ago Camellia subsidiary Kazuki launches legal action over Kenya land claims

Camellia subsidiary Kazuki launches legal action over Kenya land claims  Sharecast.com

Politics

1 week ago Kakuzi faces land dispute as Kenya commission recommends surrender

Kakuzi faces land dispute as Kenya commission recommends surrender  Investing.com

Events

1 week ago Electrogenic EV Technology electrifies Land Rovers for Kenya safari

Electrogenic EV Technology electrifies Land Rovers for Kenya safari  motownindia.com

Politics

2 w. ago Kisumu artisans vows appeal after losing prime land to Kenya Railways

KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 20 — The Kisumu Jua Kali Artisans Association has announced plans to appeal a recent High Court judgment that declared the entire parcel of land they occupy to be property of the Kenya Railways Corporation. The ruling, delivered on November 11, by Justice Samson Okongo, found that the land on which the […] The post Kisumu artisans vows appeal after losing prime land to Kenya Railways appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Politics

3 w. ago Catholic Bishops call for urgent review of revised cybercrime, land laws

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called for an urgent review of two recently amended laws — the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and the Land Act — warning that they were passed hastily and risk undermining fundamental freedoms. In a statement read by Archbishop Philip Anyolo, the […] The post Catholic Bishops call for urgent review of revised cybercrime, land laws appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

Events

3 w. ago Ruto receives exit report from outgoing National Land Commission

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 13 – President William Ruto has received the exit report from the outgoing commissioners of the National Land Commission, marking the end of their term in office. In his remarks, President Ruto commended the Commission for its vital role in safeguarding public land and promoting fair land policies since its establishment under […] The post Ruto receives exit report from outgoing National Land Commission appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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