CS Wahome: No room for theft in lands sector

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome conducted an unannounced inspection of the Kiambu Lands Registry on Monday morning, where she issued a strong warning against corruption, inefficiency, and outdated practices that facilitate fraud.

Under her leadership, the CS said those entrusted with responsibilities in the sector must protect public resources and improve service delivery.

“I have made it clear: any loopholes that enable the loss of public funds must be sealed — accountability is not optional. Every coin we safeguard strengthens our ability to deliver better, faster, and more transparent services to Kenyans,” CS Wahome declared.

During her visit, the CS assessed the condition of the facility and assessed the quality of service delivery in the registry. She expressed concern over persistent inefficiencies and reaffirmed her Ministry’s zero-tolerance policy on the mismanagement of public resources.

Wahome disclosed that at the heart of the reforms is the Ministry’s commitment to the digitization of land registries—a crucial pillar in the transformation of the lands sector.

“Digitization is not just about technology — it’s about eliminating manual inefficiencies, curbing fraud, securing land records, and enhancing access and transparency for all citizens,” she stated.

She reiterated that the ongoing digitization process aims not only to modernize the sector but also to restore public confidence.

“We are not just reforming systems — we are rebuilding trust,” she said. “And as we move, we must walk with the people, not ahead of them,”