Deputy President William Ruto says his government will prioritize the issue of title deeds for Langas residents.
A majority of landowners in the expansive estate have no title deeds, an issue that has remained unresolved for several decades now.
But addressing the locals at Corner within the area on Sunday, May 22, 2022, the DP said should he form the government, his first priority will be to ensure they get the title deeds.
“In this area, I know about 30,000 people do not have title deeds because of the problems we have been having. But I want to assure you that title deeds for Langas will be a priority in my government,” he said.
DP Ruto is vying for the presidency in the August 9 poll using his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
He admits that the lack of title deeds for locals has limited their use of the land.
“With title deeds, it will unblock many things because as it is now, I know you are not able to get value for it,” Ruto noted.
“Whatever it takes, whatever it costs, we will have the title deeds released to the people,” he affirmed.
DP Ruto made the remarks in response to a request by Governor Jackson Mandago to help address the issue.
“Title deeds is the biggest challenge for locals here, once you win the presidency, don’t finish 100 days in office before these locals get the title deeds,” Mandago requested.
DP Ruto was in Eldoret town for a Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in Langas.
He was accompanied by several other leaders, who later briefly addressed hundreds of locals.
During his address, the DP urged Uasin Gishu locals to vote for candidates vying for various seats on a UDA ticket in the county.
He also endorsed Dan Mwangi to be the next Langas MCA. Mwangi is the UDA nominee for the seat and will be battling incumbent Francis Muya.
Muya is seeking re-election for the seat under the Jubilee ticket. He has been an influential politician in pushing the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition agenda in Uasin Gishu.
“Asante kwa kunipatia huyu kijana Daniel Mwangi awe MCA wetu kwa sababu yeye ni mtu anaamini mungu kama sisi. Kura yetu nyumbani hapa tutahakikisa iko 100 percent,” Ruto told the locals.
