President Ruto warns wealthy Coast landowners against harassing squatters

President William Ruto has warned wealthy landowners in the Coast region against frustrating squatters, saying his administration will not allow Kenyans to be harassed over land they have occupied for years.

President William Ruto addresses a rally in Ganze, Kilifi County, on October 2, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY

Speaking in Mombasa on the seventh day of his Coast tour, President Ruto said he was ready to confront land grabbers, directing residents not to leave the land they currently occupy.

The Head of State spoke at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa during a ceremony where he issued at least 5,000 title deeds to residents.

He warned landowners saying they would be required to produce valid ownership documents or risk losing their claims over the land, seemingly questioning the legitimacy of some titles.

“Kuna watu mabwenyenye wajeuri ambao nimezungumza nao...wacha mimi niwaeleze leo, nyinyi mabwenyenye wajeuri na watu wa dharau...hamuezi hangaisha wananchi ambao wanaishi sasa kama maskuota na nyinyi mnawasumbua na title…nyinyi mko na hatimiliki mliopata kwa njia sio za halali,” said Ruto.

Source: Citizen Digital