President William Ruto is continuing his Coast tour with a focus on development projects and land ownership in Kilifi and Kwale counties.

• The President will issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town.
• Key projects include inspections of the Mwache Dam and the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic campus in Kwale.
• The tour precedes the groundbreaking of the East Africa Refinery in Lamu, anticipated to attract Sh2 trillion in investment.

President William Ruto has initiated a significant land distribution effort at the Coast, issuing over 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday to address long-standing land and squatter issues.

• 94,175 land documents are set to be distributed, with 26,000 handed out at Kibaoni.
• The initiative is part of a larger plan to issue 300,000 title deeds during his Coast tour, aiming for 500,000 by year-end.
• The Kenyan Government has invested KSh10 billion to purchase land from absentee landlords for settlement.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for the removal of illegal structures along four major roads in several counties.

• The directive impacts roadside traders and occupants in Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Tana River, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Baringo counties.
• KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli signed the notice, setting the deadline for Thursday, October 29, 2026.
• Affected roads include the Likoni-Ukunda-Lunga Lunga road, Kilifi-Malindi-Garsen-Witu road, Maili Tisa-Kitalo road, and the Eldoret-Nyaru road.
• KeNHA warns that structures remaining after the deadline will be removed at the owners' expense to facilitate planned road improvements and safety programs.

The Environment and Land Court has ordered the recovery of a valuable road reserve in Mombasa, valued at approximately Ksh25 million, which was illegally allocated for private use in 1994.

• The parcel, Mombasa Municipality/Block XIX/305, is crucial for accessing the University of Nairobi's Mombasa Campus.
• The case was initiated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• The court found the 99-year lease issued in 1994 to the late Ezekiel Luyali to be null and void, having been facilitated by the then Town Clerk David Kalume Randu and Mayor Ahmed Mwidhani without following legal procedures.

Residents of Kisumu are urging for the resumption of oil exploration activities within the region, citing potential economic benefits.

• The call comes from concerned citizens who believe exploration could lead to significant development.
• Key stakeholders include the Kisumu community and potentially oil exploration companies.
• The residents highlight the need for job creation and improved livelihoods that oil exploration could bring to the area.

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to 'brokers', citing political and business interests, against obstructing the development of the Sh2.9 trillion Dangote refinery project in Lamu.

• The project is valued at Sh2.9 trillion.
• Key figure: President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote.
• The warning targets those attempting to frustrate the refinery's establishment in Lamu.

President William Ruto has distributed a significant number of title deeds to residents in Kilifi county, marking a key milestone in land ownership efforts.

• 36,826 title deeds were issued across Kilifi county.
• The distribution was led by President William Ruto.
• This initiative is part of a larger government plan to distribute a total of 500,000 title deeds.