The Nakuru county government is seeking to acquire 65 acres of land to address the cemetery congestion. Last year, efforts to secure land was frustrated by communities objecting to the establishment of the cemetery near their homes.
Already, cemetery land in Nakuru, Naivasha and Molo towns has been filled up. Governor Kinuthia Mbugua has since signed the “expression of interest order”, said the county is seeking a minimum of 50 acres in Nakuru, 10 in Naivasha and five in Mai Mahiu.
He added that so far, the county has allocated funds to purchase land for the cemetery but getting the ideal property is proving to be a challenge.
“Some people are hiking prices to discourage the county from buying the land, while some are totally opposed to the idea of a cemetery near their homes,” he said.
Public Health Officer Samuel King’ori said despite placing an advertisement on dailies for tendering for suitable land last year, no one was willing to sell. This comes even as the county is struggling to dispose off at least 200 unclaimed bodies.
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