The government has officially commissioned the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North, marking a major step in its plan to decentralize land services and bring critical functions closer to citizens.
The new facility, launched by Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, is expected to serve more than 30,000 residents and improve efficiency in land transactions, registration, and documentation. Wahome described the registry as a milestone in ongoing reforms aimed at ensuring Kenyans access services without the burden of travelling long distances.
“I am delighted that the Kamwangi Lands Registry is now operational and ready to serve over 30,000 residents. This is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise of bringing services closer to the people,”
Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome
The CS commended Gatundu North MP Elijah Njoroge Kururia for championing the project, noting that collaboration between national and local leadership had been key to its realization. She also inspected progress on the construction of the Gatukuyu, Kanyoni, and Kamwangi markets, projects expected to spur economic activity, create jobs, and improve livelihoods for traders.
Wahome reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to accelerating land reforms and rolling out digitization programs nationwide to modernize land administration and safeguard public records. “We are committed to digitizing land records across the country to improve efficiency, safeguard documents, and eliminate opportunities for land fraud,” she said.
PS Korir echoed the CS’s sentiments, stressing that decentralization would reduce turnaround times and lower costs for residents. He said the registry aligns with the government’s broader vision of transforming land administration and improving access to services. “We want residents to spend less time and money seeking services and more time investing in their land and improving their livelihoods,” Korir noted.
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Korir added that digitization would enhance transparency, reduce disputes, and boost public confidence in land transactions. “The future of land administration lies in technology‑driven systems that guarantee security, efficiency, and accountability,” he said.
MP Kururia welcomed the commissioning, terming it a transformative development for Gatundu North. He said residents would no longer need to travel to Kiambu or Gatundu South to access land services, saving costs and time. “This registry is a major relief to our people. It will stimulate investment, facilitate transactions, and contribute to local economic growth,” he said.
During the event, Deputy County Commissioner Margaret Mbugua issued a stern warning to individuals involved in illegal land grabbing, particularly cases targeting widows and vulnerable families. She emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting property rights and ensuring justice for all landowners.
The commissioning ceremony brought together national and county leaders, including Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, alongside government officials, community leaders and residents.
The opening of the Kamwangi Lands Registry underscores the government’s determination to expand access to public services, strengthen land governance, enhance transparency, and promote inclusive socio‑economic development across the country.
By John Kamau
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