Ruto moves to cap company land holdings in Kajiado after ordering Tata Chemicals out of Kenya
President William Ruto has said the government will ensure that no company takes control of more than 240,000 acres of land in Kajiado County, promising that a significant portion will be returned to residents for other economic activities. Speaking in Kajiado, Ruto said companies involved in the exploitation of the area’s resources would only be […]
President William Ruto announced plans to limit company land holdings in Kajiado County, Kenya, stating that no firm will be able to control more than 240,000 acres. Speaking in Kajiado, Ruto clarified that companies involved in resource exploitation would only be permitted to occupy between 20 and 30 percent of the land, with the remaining 70 percent returned to local residents for alternative economic purposes.
The President emphasized that this move aims to ensure that communities benefit from the county's natural resources instead of being dominated by large corporate holdings. This strategy aligns with Ruto's broader vision of utilizing Kajiado's resources to create jobs, foster industrialization, and generate greater economic benefits for the local population.
The announcement comes as the government moves to balance resource extraction with land use, particularly in light of ongoing disputes surrounding mining operations and land rights in the region.
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