Samburu Communities Secure Over 369,000 Acres After Decade-Long Land Registration Push

Kenya, May 31, 2026 - Community conservancies and public institutions in Samburu County have secured ownership of more than 369,000 acres of land following the issuance of 60 title deeds by the Ministry of Lands in a landmark move expected to strengthen land tenure security, unlock development and protect critical public assets.

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Nixon Korir presided over the issuance of the title deeds at Ndonyo Wasin Primary School in Samburu East.

The titles cover 369,304 acres, including five community land parcels and 55 public utility plots. The community titles cover land within Kalepo and Ngilai community conservancies, while the public utility titles secure schools, dispensaries, police stations, trading centres, churches, water pans, an airstrip and other public facilities. Thirty-three of the public utility titles were allocated to the Samburu County Government.

The issuance marks the culmination of more than a decade of efforts by communities, government agencies and conservation partners to complete the land registration process.

“This milestone will help residents unlock development opportunities and secure public assets for generations to come. We shall also engage with leaders on modalities of extending titling programmes to other parts of Samburu West,” Ms Wahome said.

She urged residents to maintain peace and avoid conflicts, noting that stability is essential for sustainable development and effective use of land resources.

The Principal Secretary thanked leaders from Samburu East for championing the registration process, saying collaboration between national and county governments had been key to the achievement.

He called on residents to utilise the land productively through investment and development projects that can improve livelihoods and stimulate economic growth.

Samburu Governor Jonathan Lelelit described the issuance of the title deeds as a transformative moment for the county.

“This milestone goes beyond the issuance of documents. It secures the foundation for development, protects public assets and strengthens confidence for investment,” he said.