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Kitui County Advances Digital Land Governance with GIS Champions TrainingThe County Government of Kitui is proud to host...
06/08/2026

Kitui County Advances Digital Land Governance with GIS Champions Training

The County Government of Kitui is proud to host the GIS Champions Training under the Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP), bringing together GIS professionals and officers from various county departments to build stronger digital land governance and spatial planning capacity.

Recognising that Kitui is one of Kenya’s fastest-growing counties—with two municipalities and rapid urbanisation—the county understands the critical need for accurate spatial data to support sustainable development in infrastructure planning, agriculture, environmental management, disaster preparedness, service delivery, and effective monitoring and evaluation.

The training, a joint partnership between the Council of Governors, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the European Union, is designed to equip technical champions with the skills and knowledge required to modernise land administration and strengthen digital governance across Kenya’s counties.

A major objective is to break down departmental silos by creating a centralised GIS platform—a single source of truth that promotes data sharing, eliminates duplication, strengthens county geo-databases, and feeds into the Council of Governors’ GIS-based Open Data Portal.

During the opening session, Assistant Director of Lands **James Akoyo** emphasised the transformative power of GIS in county governance.

“Geographic Information Systems have become an indispensable tool of governance—the backbone of data management, planning, monitoring and evidence-based decision-making across our departments, from lands and physical planning to agriculture, health, water, roads, environment, finance, education and disaster management.”

The training marks an important step in Kitui’s journey towards efficient, transparent, and evidence-based land and urban development, directly supporting the county’s 16-Point Agenda and the Planned Urban Development pillar of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027.

The County Government of Kitui is committed to harnessing GIS technology to drive smart, inclusive, and sustainable growth across all wards.

Kitui County Secures Public Land with Inventory in Mwingi Central Ward In a major boost to transparent and sustainable ...
20/02/2026

Kitui County Secures Public Land with Inventory in Mwingi Central Ward

In a major boost to transparent and sustainable land management, the Kitui County Government —through its Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (LHUD)—has successfully completed a comprehensive public land inventory in Mwingi Central Ward. This initiative was carried out in close partnership with FAO Kenya FAO Kenya under the EU-FAO Digital Land Governance Programme (DLGP) and the National Land Commission.

The field-based exercise focused on on-site mapping and digitization of public land parcels, aimed at strengthening tenure security, preventing encroachment fueled by population growth, and enabling effective, long-term resource management. It directly tackles historical documentation gaps that have hindered orderly development in the area.

Key Outcomes Include:
- Detailed field mapping and ground verification of public land parcels.
- Creation of a robust GIS-based database recording essential attributes such as parcel number/LR No., georeferenced location, status (developed/undeveloped), current or intended use, acreage, fair market value, and ownership type.
- Production of interactive digital maps and a dedicated geodatabase highlighting public utilities, recreation spaces, and conservation areas.
- Establishment of clear protocols for data sharing, regular updates, and secure stakeholder access.

This achievement advances the DLGP's core mission of digitizing land records and processes while fulfilling Kitui County's constitutional responsibilities under Articles 62 and 67 to protect and administer public land. It also directly supports H.E. Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s 16-Point Agenda—as articulated in his manifesto "The Kitui Promise" and embedded in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027—especially the pillar of Planned Urban Development.

By providing accurate spatial data, the inventory facilitates organized urbanization, curbs irregular settlements, supports essential economic infrastructure, unlocks untapped resources, and drives inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and enhanced livelihoods for Kitui residents.

This exercise marks the beginning of a wider rollout, with similar public land inventories planned for other wards across the county to ensure consistent, countywide land governance improvements.

Ministry of Lands Collaborates with FAO to Update Kabati Physical Development PlanThe Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urb...
09/02/2026

Ministry of Lands Collaborates with FAO to Update Kabati Physical Development Plan

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (LHUD), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded a three-day data collection exercise in Kabati, Kitui County. The exercise gathered current spatial, land use, and socio-economic data to revise the town’s physical development plan.

The update revises the outdated plan prepared under the repealed Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) to ensure full compliance with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019. The 2019 Act introduces contemporary standards, inclusive processes, and a stronger emphasis on sustainable, equitable land use and urban development planning.

This revision directly supports Governor Malombe’s 16-point sector agenda, particularly the priorities of upgrading infrastructure, promoting orderly urbanization, attracting investment, and building vibrant rural-urban economies as outlined in the Kitui County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027.

By modernizing Kabati’s planning framework, the Ministry seeks to facilitate orderly growth, strengthen land tenure security, guide strategic infrastructure investments, and advance sustainable socio-economic development in the area.

Kitui County Hands Over Site for ESP Tulia Market ConstructionThe Kitui County Government tagged in post, through the Mi...
05/02/2026

Kitui County Hands Over Site for ESP Tulia Market Construction

The Kitui County Government tagged in post, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (LHUD), has today officially handed over the site for the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Tulia Market to the National Government contractor, a milestone that marks a significant step forward in the joint National-County initiative, to modernize market infrastructure and boost local economic activity in Kitui County.

The County Government provided the public land, while the national government will fund and oversee the construction of modern market facilities, including stalls, an ablution block, and a water borehole to enhance accessibility and trader convenience.

This handover underscores the strong partnership between the two levels of government in delivering Governor Malombe’s vision for improved urbanization and economic empowerment. Construction is expected to commence next Monday, promising enhanced trade opportunities, job creation, and sustainable development for the Tulia community and surrounding areas.

The ceremony was led by CECM Fredrick Kimanga (LHUD), Eastern Regional Lead, State Department of Housing, Patrick Mwangi, together with County Director Kelvin Musyoma, Acting Chief Officer for Lands and Housing Evans Mutemi, Area MCA Kiluma, Area chief who was representing the Assistant County Commissioner Kitui West, and the leadership of decentralized units under Kitui West Sub-County Administrator Jacinta Munanie.

Kitui Municipality Conducts Public Participation Forum on Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDeP) 2026–2030January 23, ...
23/01/2026

Kitui Municipality Conducts Public Participation Forum on Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDeP) 2026–2030

January 23, 2026

Governor Malombe's administration, through the Kitui Municipality, held a public participation forum today at a Kitui hotel, on the Draft Kitui Municipality Integrated Development Plan (IDeP) 2026–2030, a pivotal step in its urban planning process.

Led by the Acting Municipal Manager and municipal staff, the forum engaged stakeholders in reviewing the draft, which serves as the key instrument for guiding urban development, service delivery, infrastructure, environmental management, and socio-economic growth over the next five years. The plan aligns with county and national priorities while addressing local needs.

Emphasizing public participation as a constitutional requirement, the County Government of Kitui, under Governor Malombe's leadership, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance. Residents reviewed the draft, sought clarifications, and submitted views for incorporation.

Following consolidation of inputs, the revised draft will proceed to the Municipal Board for approval, then to the County Cabinet and County Assembly for adoption.

The event drew diverse stakeholders, including the Municipal Board Chairperson, Township MCA, Area Chief, Ward Development Committee representatives, clergy, market and business groups, Caritas, Chamber of Commerce, persons with disabilities, human rights organizations, youth, boda boda operators, NEMA, and the general public.

Kitui Municipality encourages ongoing resident engagement to ensure sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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Kitui County Government Hosts Land Clinic in Waita Ward to Empower Residents on Land MattersJanuary 23, 2026The Kitui Co...
23/01/2026

Kitui County Government Hosts Land Clinic in Waita Ward to Empower Residents on Land Matters

January 23, 2026

The Kitui County Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (LHUD), conducted a land clinic exercise today in Waita Ward, Mwingi Central Constituency. A team of planners, surveyors, and land administrators, led by Assistant Director of Lands James Akoye, enlightened residents on key processes involved in land administration matters and brought essential services closer to the community.

This initiative aims to educate locals on critical aspects such as land registration, dispute resolution, surveying procedures, succession processes, the importance of maintaining land ownership documents, and urban planning, fostering greater awareness and accessibility to land governance resources.

By delivering these services directly to residents, the county government seeks to promote transparency, reduce conflicts, and support sustainable land use in line with ongoing development efforts.

Delivering the CECM's remarks, Director Akoyo reiterated the ministry's commitment to bringing services closer to the people and enlightening them on the correct procedures, officers, and regulatory bodies to follow in all land administration matters.

Director Akoyo was accompanied by County Surveyors Franklin Gituma and Felix Kyamata, Mwingi Municipality Deputy Municipal Manager Moses Kiteme, Kitui County Land Administrator Dennis Kitonga, and Waita ward Decentralized Units Officers led by the Ward Administrator Roffee Mulwa.

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