{
  "id": 17937843,
  "title": "Ruto faces backlash as Kwale residents threaten to return title deeds over land size errors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ruto-faces-backlash-as-kwale-residents-threaten-to-return-title-deeds",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T08:34:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ruto-faces-backlash-as-kwale-residents-threaten-to-return-title-deeds-over-land-size-errors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kasemeni village residents in Kwale County, Kenya, have threatened to return title deeds issued by President William Ruto, claiming errors in the documents compromise their land rights. The villagers argue the recorded measurements on the title deeds are smaller than the land they have occupied for years. They are demanding the government review the documents and conduct new surveys to accurately reflect their land sizes. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the discrepancies, including confusing sections suggesting fees had to be paid for the documents, contrary to earlier assurances. Some residents attempted to use the title deeds for bank loans but were told the documents had no value, damaging their hopes of improving their livelihoods. The residents plan to return the title deeds to their area chief for submission to the Deputy County Commissioner in Lunga Lunga, urging the government to prioritize their interests and ensure accurate land measurements before issuing corrected documents.",
  "summary": "Residents of Kasemeni village in Lunga Lunga, Kwale County, have threatened to return title deeds issued to them by President William Ruto a month ago, claiming the documents contain errors that undermine their land ownership rights. The residents say the measurements recorded on the title deeds are smaller than the actual parcels of land they […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}