President William Ruto has warned an alleged land grabber in Embakasi, Nairobi, telling him to either stay off a contested public land or face consequences.
Speaking on Thursday, July 17, during the commissioning of the Savannah–Stage 17–Masimba Road, Ruto fired the warning shot after locals raised the matter with him.
“There’s someone trying to take your land?” Ruto asked, prompting a loud affirmation from the crowd.
“Tell him he has three options. First, let him keep off your land. If he has an issue, tell him to deal with me.”
The President assured residents that the disputed land would be used for community development, pledging to construct a play centre to benefit youth and promote extracurricular activities.
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“In September, I will build the Jacaranda Stadium, a social hall, a school, and proper housing,” Ruto announced, promising further development projects in the area.
Responding to residents' claims that a perimeter wall was being constructed on the contested land, Ruto ordered an immediate stop to the work and directed police officers stationed at the site to vacate.
“Those officers at the site need to leave. Not tomorrow, right now. That land belongs to the people,” he said firmly amid cheers from locals.
The Head of State also addressed the pressing issue of unemployment, particularly among youth in Nairobi and its outskirts.
He announced that an additional 20,000 young people would be hired under the government’s Climate Works Initiative starting next week.
“Those of you who registered for the climate social work program, report to work on Monday. I want all of you to be independent and working,” Ruto said.
Amid rising political tensions in the country, the President condemned incitement and tribal politics, urging leaders to act responsibly.
“Those telling our youth to cause chaos, let them go to the streets themselves,” he warned, calling for peace and unity.
