A fresh land ownership dispute has erupted in Nairobi’s Huruma area, as founding members of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) reaffirm their legal claim to a six-acre parcel of land located along Outering Road.
Addressing the media, SUPKEM’s founding members stated that the council was officially allocated the land in 1982 by the then Nairobi City Mayor. The allocation, they noted, was part of a broader effort by the city administration to support faith-based and community development initiatives.
The reaffirmation comes amid rising tensions and allegations from sections of the local community, who have recently laid claim to the land and threatened to repossess it.
SUPKEM, however, maintains that it holds the legitimate title and is calling on members of the Muslim community and the general public to remain calm and engage in constructive dialogue.“Our appeal is for restraint and open communication.
This land was rightfully allocated for the benefit of the Muslim community and the public at large through structured development,” said a SUPKEM representative.The council also unveiled ambitious plans to develop the now-vacant land into a multi-billion-shilling mixed-use complex.
According to the council, the proposed development will include modern residential rental units, retail shops, a mosque, shopping malls, a supermarket, and other community-focused facilities.
The move, SUPKEM emphasized, is aimed at addressing both spiritual and socio-economic needs of the surrounding community, while upholding the council’s long-standing mission to promote inclusive development.
Despite the dispute, SUPKEM’s founding members expressed confidence that due legal processes and open dialogue will help resolve the matter peacefully.
