Nyandarua Enters New Development Era as Government Opens First Lands Office and Issues 2,700 Title Deeds
For more than six decades, residents of Nyandarua County have had to travel outside the county in search of essential land services - a challenge that slowed investments, delayed ownership documentation, and hindered the full economic potential of thousands of families.
Today, that long wait came to an end as the Government officially opened the first-ever Nyandarua Lands Office, ushering in a new chapter of accessible land services, secure ownership, and accelerated development in the county.
The opening of the office by Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Alice Wahome, together with Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Hon. Generali Nixon Korir, marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to taking services closer to the people.
The CS and PS were joined by Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha, Women Rep Faith Wairimu Gitau, Roads PS Eng Joseph Mbugua and Former CS Moses Kuria as well noted many other local leaders.
During the historic occasion, CS Wahome issued 2,700 title deeds to beneficiaries from Ol Kalou Blocks 1, 2, 4 and 6, as well as families from Rurii, Nyairoko, Melangine, Ngorika and Sabugo colonial villages.
CS Wahome described the opening of the office as a turning point for Nyandarua residents, noting that access to land services is a key driver of development.
“Today is a very special day for the people of Nyandarua. I am here to officially open this Lands Office, issue title deeds to families who have waited for many years, and witness the registration of land belonging to Nyandarua University. This is about restoring dignity, securing ownership and unlocking development opportunities for our people,” said CS Wahome.
The Cabinet Secretary revealed that the Nyandarua Lands Office is among the largest in the country, with significant progress already made in transferring land records from the former Nyahururu registry.
“Out of 432,552 land records, 296,957 have already been transferred to this office. This means that more than 296,000 families will now have easier access to land services without travelling outside the county,” she said.
CS Wahome noted that approximately 75 per cent of land records in Nyandarua County have already been moved to the new office, enabling residents to access services including land registration, survey, valuation, and adjudication from one location.
PS Korir said the opening of the office was the fulfilment of a long-standing promise by the Government to bring services closer to citizens.
“For many years, the people of Nyandarua have travelled long distances to look for titles and access land services. Today marks the end of that journey. We are bringing these services home,” said PS Korir.
He added that the transfer of 296,957 land records from Nyahururu to Ol Kalou represents a major step in improving efficiency and supporting development.
“Today, together with my Cabinet Secretary Hon. Alice Wahome, we have issued title deeds to families in colonial villages who have waited for generations. We promised to bring services closer to the people, and today we have delivered on that promise,” he said.
PS Korir emphasized that secure land ownership would empower residents to invest confidently in agriculture, housing, and businesses.
“Development begins when people have confidence in their ownership of land. These titles will unlock opportunities, enable families to access credit, invest in their homes and businesses, and build a stronger Nyandarua,” he added.
Governor Badilisha welcomed the opening of the Lands Office and issuance of title deeds, describing it as a historic achievement for the county.
“We thank the Government, CS Alice Wahome and PS Nixon Korir for fulfilling this promise. For many years, our people have waited for this moment. Bringing land services here means saving our residents time and resources while opening doors for development,” said Governor Badilisha.
He noted that many Nyandarua families had endured decades of uncertainty over land ownership despite having deep historical ties to the land.
Hon. Gitau also welcomed the milestone, saying the new office would transform access to land services.
“For years, residents have travelled to Nakuru and Nyahururu for services such as searches, transfers and registration. Today, that burden has been lifted. This office will make land services faster, easier and more accessible,” she said.
The issuance of title deeds is expected to have far-reaching economic benefits, particularly for communities that have lived on settlement and ancestral lands for decades without formal documentation.
With secure ownership, families will now be better positioned to invest in farming, housing and enterprises, while using their land as a foundation for wealth creation and sustainable development.
The establishment of the Nyandarua Lands Office also supports the Government’s wider agenda of decentralizing services, improving land governance and ensuring Kenyans access efficient services closer to where they live.
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