The family of the late Nyanza Provincial Commissioner, Isaiah Cheluget, has confirmed active negotiations with the government to resolve a longstanding land dispute in Narok South. Led by former Principal Secretary Nancy Kirui, the family has welcomed the government’s decision to acquire their land, which has been at the heart of a prolonged legal battle.
Speaking to the press in Nairobi on Saturday, Kirui revealed that the family is in ongoing talks with the government to facilitate the resettlement of families occupying the contested land. The Cheluget family is in discussions with the President’s representatives, including the Principal Secretary for Lands and the Governor of Narok, to reach a fair and lasting solution.
“We, the family of the late Isaiah Kiplangat Cheluget, are in full agreement with President William Ruto’s remarks regarding the land at Sogoo, Narok South,” said Kirui. She further confirmed that the family has formally offered to sell the 5.8-acre land, L.R. No. ILMOTIOK/CIS-MARA/54, to the government for the resettlement program.
The dispute dates back to the late 1990s when a group of 600 individuals moved onto the land, subdividing it and constructing structures. Despite numerous court rulings in favor of the Cheluget family, the residents have remained on the land for over 15 years.
“We are grateful to the President and Governor of Narok for their commitment to resolving this matter,” Kirui added, noting that her late father, Cheluget, had sought an amicable solution with the government prior to his passing in 2017.
The family’s offer comes after recent statements by President Ruto during his visit to Narok South, where he confirmed that the government would purchase the land and allocate it to the affected families. The matter is now being handled by the Deputy County Commissioner in collaboration with relevant government departments.
The Cheluget family remains committed to lawful and structured engagement with the government to bring the dispute to a peaceful resolution.
