Kiambu: Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome visited the Kiambu Lands office to discuss plans aimed at modernising operations and improving service delivery. Wahome emphasised the importance of digitising records in the long term. She also committed to procuring containers for the temporary storage of manual records, which currently occupy significant space at the facility.

According to Kenya News Agency, Wahome highlighted the necessity for accountability in revenue generation and land processes, including acquisition, valuation, and registration. She noted that these areas could potentially serve as loopholes for malpractice among staff. Wahome stated that individuals would need to take responsibility for any revenue losses and called for a comprehensive overhaul of monitoring processes to ensure accountability and efficient service delivery for citizens.

Regarding the physical state of the registry, Wahome noted the need for improvements. She assured that the ministry would collaborate with the lands office to refurbish both the exterior and interior, which are currently in poor condition. She stressed that citizens should feel confident about the services they receive, starting with the presentation of the government office.

The Kiambu county land office reported having 300,000 land registers across over 8 sub-counties. They have collected Sh522 million in the financial year 2024/2025 as part of the county’s ambitious plan to achieve Sh7 billion in revenue for the current financial year.