The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced its intentions to sell a portion of the disputed Athi River property to property owners and the Kenyan populace amid ongoing demolitions.
The notice, published in local newspapers, also outlined the company’s plans to divest the land in the days ahead.
Specifically, EAPC has earmarked three parcels for sale, denoted as LR 8784/144, 145, and 653.
Priority for acquisition will be accorded to existing occupants of these lands, with other prospective buyers being considered subsequently.
“First and preferential priority shall be extended to the parties who currently inhabit segments of these aforementioned parcels. Those in such circumstances are encouraged to assert their rightful claims within a fortnight from the issuance of this notification.” the notice reads in part.
Upon the expiration of this stipulated period, all unclaimed portions will be competitively offered to the general public. The offload to the public will also adhere to the principle of a willing seller and willing buyer.
Kenyans interested in participating in this process are directed to visit EAPC’s facilities situated along Namanga Road for inquiries.
Government to rescind title deeds for unutilized land
This announcement transpired subsequent to the demolition of structures on the disputed property. The demolitions were in response to directives issued by President William Ruto on Friday, October 13.
“I have issued unequivocal directives to the management here, to rescind the property titles held by speculators and individuals who have possessed land titles for a period spanning a decade, fifteen, twenty, or thirty years without undertaking any development. Our objective is to allocate these properties to individuals who intend to utilize this resource,” Ruto decreed.
This development also occurs amid prevailing reports suggesting that affluent investors harbor an interest in the government’s share in the ailing cement manufacturer.
