- The national government has reclaimed about 70 acres of land belonging to Kajiado East TVC after it was allegedly grabbed and subdivided more than three years ago.
- The college has begun securing the recovered land by constructing a perimeter wall to prevent further encroachment.
The national government has reclaimed land belonging to Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College after the institution’s property was allegedly grabbed and subdivided into plots.
The reclaimed land had reportedly been subdivided and sold to unsuspecting buyers. According to local officials, about 70 acres of the college’s land had been taken more than three years ago.
College Principal Watiri Kiragu said the institution was pleased with the recovery, noting that the additional land would support expansion. The college offers technical and vocational training focused on practical skills, including building and technology-related courses. Kiragu said the institution requires more space and infrastructure to accommodate its growing needs.
The college has already begun securing the recovered property by constructing a perimeter wall around the land.
Assistant Chief of Olootikosh, Moses Karaine, welcomed the recovery, saying the community had previously raised concerns and presented claims seeking the return of the land. Karaine said the loss of the property had threatened the college’s ability to expand and provide adequate facilities for students, adding that the recovery would create room for the construction of additional structures.
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The recovery follows a recent inspection by President William Ruto of a Ksh 140 million hostel project at the college, during which the need to recover the institution’s land was raised. The hostel project is part of the government’s broader efforts to expand access to technical and vocational education by improving infrastructure alongside growing student enrolment.
Residents said the return of the land was important not only for the college’s future expansion but also for protecting public property from further encroachment. The residents also called on the government to take similar action to recover other public land that they said had been illegally acquired.
By Obegi Malack
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