NAIROBI – Kenya Power has issued a three-month ultimatum to individuals occupying the land in Komalok, Nairobi County, warning that those who fail to comply will face a powerful eviction.
In an announcement issued Thursday, March 13, the company said the disputed land identified as LR No. 113044/r Nairobi remains illegally occupied despite a court ruling in favour of its ownership.
“You are in the illegal occupation of the land of KPLC…without express/legal authority or without a right or license under the law, you are in violation of the law issued by the court in Milimani Elcc No. 1453 on September 26, 2007,” the notice reads in part.
The Kenya power instructed residents to immediately halt activities on the land, remove all structures and clean up crops and livestock within 90 days.
The legal dispute over the Comalock land has been ongoing for years and culminated in a 2024 court that it upheld the ownership of Kenya’s power.
However, fraudulent settlers continue to occupy the land, prompting the latest eviction notices.
This comes when President William Root ordered Friday to halt evictions on public land until alternative housing is provided to affected families.
Escape
During a recent tour in Nairobi, the head of state emphasized the need for a legal and humane approach to conflict.
“There are Kenyans here who say there is a land problem,” he said.
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“I am announcing that past practices of arbitrary eviction will not continue. Even if citizens settle where they are not supposed to exist, we must follow the law and be given an alternative place to help them move forward as one.”
The directive follows a large number of controversial evictions across the country.
In December 2024, residents of Nyamavilla, Kayor, were faced with a sudden demolition that made dozens of families homeless.
The early-run demolition resulted from a long-term land dispute dating back to 2002 between Mutiti investments, real estate companies, and individuals allegedly occupying the land without approval.
Bulldozers are accompanied by armed police officers, destroying homes, leaving many residents unguarded and unable to save their belongings.
The Kayole Community Justice Center condemned the nighttime demolition and emphasized the need for dignity and proper procedures in such operations.
These cases have attracted criticism from international human rights groups, urging the Kenyan government to support the rights of indigenous communities and seek sustainable solutions to land disputes.
President Root’s recent order aims to address these concerns by ensuring that necessary evictions are legally made and affected families receive appropriate resettlement options, thereby promoting social harmony and compliance with human rights principles.
