Also known as: Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Lands Minister Alice Wahome · Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Alice Wahome · Lands CS Alice Wahome · Ms Wahome
Lands Cabinet Secretary who has criticized ethnic remarks by fellow Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and faced Senate scrutiny over school land-grabbing, signalling a potential 2027 Murang'a governorship bid.
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The Standard
… Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands), Davis Chirchir (Roads and Transport) and Aden Duale (Health) accompanied the President. …
Ruto unveils Sh19bn Bomet roads plan, launches projects in South Rift tourThe Standard
… Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, under whom the commission is domiciled, lauded the Ministry of Interior and National Government Coordination for assisting the commission to navigate the riparian evictions without triggering demonstrations.The commission is expanding the Nai …
CS tells Kenyans living on riparian land to move ahead of El Nino rainsCitizen Digital
… The Deputy President was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands) and Rebecca Miano (Tourism and Wildlife), as well as Principal Secretaries Alex Wachira (Energy), Salome Muhia-Beacco (Correctional Services) and Joel Arumonyang (Public Works). …
National unity non-negotiable, says DP Kindiki as Kenya heads to 2027 pollsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 – Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has thrown her weight behind a fresh political contest for the Murang’a governorship, declaring that the county will elect a woman as its next governor in the 2027 General Election. …
CS Wahome signals bid for Murang’a governor as Kang’ata prepares DCP defenceThe Standard
… Kindiki, who was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands) and Rebecca Miano (Tourism), said that the government has impacted the region with affordable houses estimated at 180,000 units, modern markets and student hostels that have created employment for hundreds o …
Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt KenyaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome came under sharp scrutiny in the Senate over the rising cases of public school land grabbing, as lawmakers demanded to know what the government is doing to protect learning institutions from encroachment. …
Lands CS Wahome questioned over school land-grabbing menaceThe Standard
… Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that the Ministry is taking concrete administrative and legal measures to safeguard school property, citing the ongoing process to secure land occupied by Martin Luther Primary Schoo …
Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbingThe Standard
… the United Alternative Government, to build a united, just, accountable, and prosperous Kenya for all.The absence of Kamau from the governor race leaves the incumbent Irungu Kang’ata unopposed, as others expected to run for the seat including Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome …
Ex-Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau rules out Murang'a governor bidCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 29 – Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and her Interior counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen came under sharp criticism from senators on Wednesday after failing to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to answer questions over alleged intimidation and attempt …
Murkomen, Wahome Under Fire for Skipping Senate Probe into Alleged Land Grab in Two RiversThe Standard
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have been criticised by Senators for failing to appear before the Senate Lands Committee for deliberations over harassment of some land owners by goons in Kiambu County. …
Murkomen, Wahome under fire for snubbing Senate summonsPresident William Ruto launched a four-day South Rift tour, announcing Sh19 billion allocated to Bomet County for construction of eleven roads covering 380km. He also launched projects including Itembe Airstrip inspection, road construction, a market, and electricity connectivity, while claiming 80 per cent implementation of his 2022 campaign pledges.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a four-day South Rift tour, announcing Sh19 billion allocated to Bomet County for construction of eleven roads covering 380km. He also launched projects including Itembe Airstrip inspection, road construction, a market, and electricity connectivity, while claiming 80 per cent implementation of his 2022 campaign pledges.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has warned Kenyans living on riparian land to move to safer ground ahead of expected heavy rainfall from October through January, citing risks of accidents and incidents from flooding. The Nairobi Rivers Commission noted that encroachment on riparian spaces remains a major obstacle to river rehabilitation efforts.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against political rhetoric that threatens national cohesion, urging Kenyans to embrace issue-based, constructive politics ahead of the 2027 general election. He stressed that regional and national unity cannot be sacrificed for political expediency, particularly in vote-rich regions experiencing intensified political mobilization.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has declared that Murang'a will elect a woman as governor in 2027, signalling a potential bid for the seat. The remarks may set up a contest against incumbent Governor Irungu Kang'ata, who has switched from UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party ahead of 2027.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to equitable development, citing road projects revived after releasing Sh176 billion to contractors for 6,000km of completion, alongside 180,000 affordable housing units and modern markets in Mt Kenya and Murang'a.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome faced Senate scrutiny over rising cases of public school land grabbing, with lawmakers warning that many institutions remain vulnerable due to lacking title deeds and recent attacks by alleged hired goons.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Lands is intensifying efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating title deed issuance and undertaking fresh surveys. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that hundreds of public schools operate without title deeds, leaving them vulnerable to encroachment and illegal allocation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has announced he will not contest the Murang'a governorship in the 2027 General Election, the second such declaration he has made this year. He said he will instead focus his efforts on supporting the United Alternative Government.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen failed to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to answer questions about alleged intimidation and land grabbing at Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, drawing sharp criticism from senators.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen have been criticized by Senators for failing to appear before the Senate Lands Committee to address concerns from residents of Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, who claim an influential individual is sending goons to evict them from legally acquired land.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign over remarks comparing the Kikuyu community to hyenas, which she termed hate speech and an embarrassment to the UDA party. Karanja urged President Ruto to act and called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to take action against the CS.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale withdraw and apologise for remarks he made about the Kikuyu community, criticising him for remaining defiant despite calls to do so. Duale has refused to apologise, insisting he will not retreat from his position despite public criticism.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has refused to apologize for controversial remarks targeting the Kikuyu community, insisting he stands by his comments and accusing the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) of applying double standards. The NCIC has launched an investigation into the remarks after receiving a formal complaint.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 100 families in Suba Central Sub-county, Homa Bay County, are opposing the National Youth Service's plan to evict them following new land boundary demarcations made this month. The residents, some living on the land since 1972, say they received no compensation plan or written notice and claim the NYS has encroached on their parcels through the new beacons.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will take stern action against anyone using goons to disrupt peace, regardless of whether they support the government or opposition, declaring that national security and stability are paramount and all forms of violence must be rejected.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki officially opened the Kithimani Land Registry on Wednesday, bringing land administration services closer to residents and ending the need for travel to Machakos town. The event also saw 1,300 title deeds issued to local residents.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared that the government will not tolerate the use of goons to disrupt the country's peace, stating that anyone sponsoring them—from either government or opposition sides—will face the full force of the law. He emphasized that national security and stability require saying no to violence and the misuse of young people in politics.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is expanding its Ardhisasa digital land management platform in Mombasa, with additional registration sections set to move to online-only processing from July 20, 2026. The shift is intended to modernise land administration and phase out manual transactions.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the Sh350 billion National Infrastructure Fund will finance major development projects in water, roads, energy and other strategic infrastructure across the country, including dams for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions to strengthen food security and agricultural exports.
12 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto coordinated the second tranche of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds programme using a newsroom-style format, directing his Cabinet and senior officials from Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi as they reported on fund disbursements across Kenya.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of families in Kihiu Mwiri, Gatanga, Murang'a, have received title deeds after years of delays caused by disputes and violence. The issuance of 750 deeds brings the total issued in the area over three years to more than 4,000, according to Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Over 700 residents of Kihiu Mwiri in Gatanga Sub-County, Murang'a County, received 750 title deeds from the government, ending years of uncertainty over land ownership. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the deeds enable families to invest in land, access credit, and participate in economic activities.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme, a flagship undertaking of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has directed the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development and Principal Secretary to appear before Parliament on July 2, 2026, to explain delays in affordable housing projects funded through the Housing Levy. MPs from various regions have raised concerns that several projects have slowed down or stalled despite continued collection of Housing Levy funds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched the first phase of Nyandarua University at Kapten in Ol Kalou, with over 1,000 students already admitted and learning at Salient Secondary School premises. The first phase, costing Sh1.3 billion, includes a 1,300-bed hostel and 50 classrooms combined for the university and the neighbouring secondary school.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →