Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has announced a new plan to fix problems in land services by introducing one digital system across the country.
Speaking on April 16 after a meeting with senior officials in the lands sector, Koskei said the current system has too many issues, including corruption, delays and missing files.
He said some officers delay or interfere with services that should be simple and quick, making it hard for ordinary Kenyans to get their land documents.
“Corruption within land processes continues to undermine service delivery. Officers delay, manipulate or block services that should be straightforward,” he said.
Koskei also pointed out cases where land records are changed or where more than one title deed is issued for the same piece of land. He said such actions deny people their rights and create confusion.
To fix this, the government now plans to roll out a single digital system that will handle all land services. The system is expected to reduce human interference and close gaps where corruption happens.
Under the new plan, services like land search, transfer and title processing will be done through one system to make them faster and more transparent.
Additionally, there is a need to ensure security and accuracy in the documentation of the land records to prevent any kind of fraud and duplication.
While this is happening, public institutions must rectify their land documents and resolve existing problems.
It was noted by Koskei that measures will be taken on officers who flout the set regulations, noting that every department involved in handling the land must coordinate and collaborate with each other rather than act individually.
It should be noted that all Kenyans deserve to enjoy fair services without paying any form of bribe to get what belongs to them.
The announcement comes at a time when many Kenyans have raised concerns over missing title deeds and cases where land ends up in the wrong hands.
Government data shows that over four million people currently have title deeds, with more than 422,000 issued in 2024 alone.
