Kenya Power has issued a 90-day notice to 68 individuals occupying land in Jomvu, Mombasa County asking them to vacate. In a notice dated 27th October 2026, the electricity distribution company stated that occupants of LR No. JOMVU MV/222/2 are occupying land without lawful authority.

“Take Notice that you are in unlawful occupation of our land LR NO. JOMVU MV/222/2 situated in Jomvu, Mombasa County, without/ express lawful authority or any right or license under any law,” Kenya Power stated.

The notice asks occupants to vacate the land within three months of the notice being issued on the 27th October. This would mean if they fail to vacate by the deadline the 90-day period would expire in late January 2027. The occupants have also been asked to cease all activities on the land.

The occupants have also been asked to remove all buildings, structures and improvements made on the land. They have been asked to remove any crops and livestock. Those living on the land and those doing business or agriculture will have to make plans to remove their items.

If they fail to comply with the notice Kenya Power has stated they will evict them. The notice states this will occur at their own cost and risk. However, the notice does not state what kind of activities the occupants are doing on the land or if they have any competing claims.

The notice does not state how many buildings, homes or businesses may be impacted. This notice comes after past attempts by Kenya Power to ask occupants to vacate land set aside for electricity infrastructure.

In February 2022 the company issued notices to over 500 families living along power line corridors in parts of Mombasa including Jomvu, Mikindani, Miritini and Tudor. At the time they stated that buildings were causing issues with maintenance of the power lines and posing a risk to people and property.

The company has issued eviction notices in other areas. In March 2025 they asked occupants of a piece of land in Komarock, Nairobi to vacate within three months due to a court decree.

However, this notice is specific to a piece of land and should be seen as a separate instance. There is no mention in the notice that the occupants are causing any issues with the power lines or that the land is used for any specific infrastructure.

The notice shows that Kenya Power want to reclaim the land. However, any physical eviction would have to go through the correct legal process.

According to Kenya’s Land Act occupants can be given written notice to vacate private land. Section 152E states they must be given at least 3 months notice. The law also allows occupants to apply for relief in court.

There is no mention in the notice that any of the 68 occupants have any competing claims to the land, licence or legal interest. Kenya Power has not made any public statements about any relocation plans or compensation for those impacted. It is also unknown if any conversations have been had.

The occupants will have to respond to the notice within the given time frame and make plans depending on their situation. If there is any disputes about ownership it will have to be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

Kenya Power have given occupants three months to vacate the land in Jomvu. If they fail to do so they have stated they will evict them.