By Jeff Kizzilah/Digital Writer
Tension is escalating in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, after more than 56 rental structure owners protested over what they term as irregularities in the beneficiary list ahead of the planned issuance of title deeds by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Reports indicate that 56 affected families are scheduled to benefit from the allocation of approximately 230 hectares of land earmarked for compensation following the devastating floods that swept through Mai Mahiu, destroying homes, displacing families, and causing loss of lives.However, some of the affected landowners now allege that several genuine property owners are missing from the official list.
They further claim that some individuals set to receive title deeds are tenants or renters and not actual landowners who suffered direct property losses.The government’s move to issue title deeds was widely seen as a step toward restoring stability and offering long-term security to flood victims.
But the emerging complaints have triggered tension within the community, with calls for immediate review and verification of the beneficiary register.“We lost everything — our homes, our families — yet our names are not on the list,” said one aggrieved resident.
“Let the government compensate the rightful landowners and victims.”Community members are now urging both national and county authorities to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the resettlement and compensation process.
They warn that failure to address the concerns could deepen divisions and erode trust in the recovery efforts.The floods that struck Mai Mahiu earlier this year prompted urgent humanitarian intervention and promises of structured resettlement.
While the planned issuance of title deeds represents a critical recovery milestone, residents insist that justice must prevail to ensure that the intended beneficiaries are the true victims of the disaster.
Authorities have yet to issue an official response regarding the complaints raised over the beneficiary list.
