Justin Muturi flags land grabbing concerns in Kilifi

Kilifi County's Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi has expressed alarm over land grabbing, unlawful property acquisition, and displacement of communities in the region. In a statement on October 10, 2026, Muturi called for stronger safeguards of residents' land rights, emphasizing that justice in Kilifi must address the injustices plaguing the land.

During the official inauguration of DP offices in Kilifi County, Muturi joined other political figures to highlight the need for secure property ownership and fair processes for resolving ownership disputes. He urged authorities to ensure residents could confidently claim their property and access equitable resolution procedures.

Muturi also criticized the government's recent distribution of title deeds aimed at resolving historical land ownership disputes and addressing squatter grievances. Despite the government's efforts to distribute 36,826 title deeds to residents of Kilifi's Kaloleni, Rabai, Ganze, Kilifi South, and Malindi constituencies, Muturi warned that some residents still rejected the parcels, claiming they were too small or had been allocated incorrectly.

He emphasized that the distribution of title deeds, while important, should not obscure the underlying disputes over land size, allocation, and ownership. Muturi further urged political candidates vying for positions in Kilifi to prioritize land rights, accountability, and opportunities for young people, urging residents to evaluate candidates based on their policies rather than political connections.