- Korir issued a stern warning to land officers involved in corrupt activities, saying the law will take its course
- Acting director of valuation, Herbert Were, congratulated the new land valuers, expressing optimism that they will improve service delivery
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The government has bolstered its capacity to enhance land valuation services by recruiting 98 land valuers and 31 valuation assistants.
Forty valuers have been serving at the Ministry of Lands for the past six months, while 58 more have completed their induction and are set to report for duty next week.
Historically, a shortage of land valuers has hindered efficient delivery of services across the country. With these new employees, representation will extend across all counties, improving on the previous coverage of just 24 counties.
Lands PS Nixon Korir expressed confidence in the new recruits' ability to drive change by enhancing service delivery, curbing corruption and increasing revenue collection.
"Good governance isn't a miracle; it begins with each of us making the right choices. Last year, we collected Sh12.89 billion and with integrity and the right actions, we can easily double that," he said.
Korir issued a stern warning to land officers involved in corrupt activities, saying the law will take its course.
Acting director of valuation, Herbert Were, congratulated the new land valuers, expressing optimism that they will improve service delivery.
"I have no doubt that with the support of the Principal Secretary, we will work more efficiently and effectively."
The land valuers are entrusted with several mandates, including the valuation for stamp duty, land rent determination and the valuation of both lose and fixed assets for ministries, departments and agencies for book-keeping.
They are also responsible for preparing the National Land Value Index, assisting counties in valuations for rating and conducting valuations for the sale or purchase by ministries, departments and agencies.
Additionally, they provide expert evidence in courts and tribunals and perform valuations for leasing by or for government ministries, departments and agencies—whether for agricultural, commercial, industrial or residential properties—either through government leasing or leasing out.