Octopizzo addresses Ruto regime’s plan for land ownership, says it will make it a subscription

Octopizzo has sparked debate online after raising concerns about land ownership laws in Kenya, particularly the financial burden that can come with holding ancestral land.

In a statement shared through his X account on Sunday, May 24, 2025, the rapper questioned whether current land policies risk turning inherited land into a long-term financial obligation for ordinary citizens.

Octopizzo argued that land in Kenya represents far more than ownership, describing it as a source of identity, history, inheritance, and survival for many families, especially in rural communities.

“Land is not merely property, it is identity, inheritance, history, and survival,” he stated, adding that ancestral land often serves as the only lasting asset passed down through generations.

The artist also questioned the fairness of systems that may require families to continue making payments to retain land their relatives have occupied for decades.

According to him, such arrangements could place additional pressure on vulnerable households already struggling with economic hardships.

“The Constitution of Kenya recognises land rights and the historical injustices surrounding land ownership,” he noted while questioning whether citizens should continuously pay to maintain ownership of inherited land.

His remarks come amid ongoing national conversations around land policy, ownership rights, and historical land injustices in Kenya. Land disputes remain among the most common matters handled in courts and local community forums, reflecting the sensitive and deeply rooted nature of the issue.

Under Kenya’s land ownership structure, freehold land grants permanent ownership rights, while leasehold land, which is commonly issued for periods such as 99 years, requires annual land rent payments to the national government through the Ministry of Lands. These charges are separate from county land rates used to support local services.

Octopizzo maintained that land ownership systems should protect citizens rather than create additional financial strain, especially for families that depend on ancestral land for survival and long-term security.