CHELUGET FAMILY BACKS PRESIDENT RUTO'S PUSH TO SETTLE NAROK LAND DISPUTE.

BY NJOKI KARANJA.

 The family of the late Isaiah Kiplangat Cheluget has publicly thrown its weight behind President William Ruto’s proposal to purchase a disputed 5,800-acre land parcel in Narok South to settle hundreds of squatters, marking a significant step in resolving a long-running land dispute.
Speaking to journalists in Nairobi on Saturday, former Defense Permanent Secretary Ambassador Nancy Kirui, representing the family, said the estate’s administrators fully support the President’s plan, which he outlined during a recent address in Sogoo, Narok.

“As a family, we have held several meetings with government officials to find a peaceful resolution. In line with the President’s call, we have offered to sell the land to the government to facilitate the resettlement of squatters,” said Ambassador Kirui.

The land, registered as L.R. No. ILMOTIOK/CIS-MARA/54, has been at the heart of controversy for years. The late Cheluget, a former Provincial Commissioner, had initiated plans to resolve the dispute prior to his death in 2017.

The family confirmed that all legal succession issues were conclusively addressed by the High Court in Kericho, which issued a confirmation of grant on June 12, 2018. The estate is now officially represented by Raeli Chepkurgat Cheluget, Johnstone Kipknech Langat, Laurence Kimutai Langat, and Kenneth Kipyegon Langat.

Kirui urged the public to disregard any contrary claims, emphasizing that negotiations with the government are being conducted in a lawful and transparent manner.

Meanwhile, former Sagamian Ward MCA Wesley Koech warned of attempts to derail the process by one Moses Kipkirul Cheluget, also known as Moses Kipkirui Cheruiyot, who allegedly claims to be a biological son of the late Cheluget.

“His petition for DNA testing and recognition was dismissed by the High Court. He is not a legal beneficiary or estate administrator,” said Koech.

He called on the public to support the ongoing negotiations, which are crucial to bringing a long-awaited solution to hundreds of squatters living on the land.

The government has prioritized the resolution of historical land injustices, and the Cheluget family’s endorsement is expected to pave the way for formal settlement arrangements in Narok South.



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