Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has raised concerns over what he claims is an attempt to turn part of the Galana Kulalu agricultural project in Tana River County into private real estate.
Muturi warned that the reported plans to subdivide the land should be stopped, arguing that Galana Kulalu is an important national asset that should be protected.
Speaking during a visit to Hola in Tana River County on Sunday, Muturi said the land was meant to support Kenya’s agricultural development and improve food security.
He argued that the original Galana Kulalu project was designed to expand irrigation, increase food production and create opportunities for large-scale farming.
Muturi specifically raised concerns over 301,330 acres of land, saying the acreage should not be turned into private estates.
He also accused unnamed individuals of trying to benefit from the land at the expense of the national agricultural project.
According to Muturi, Kenya should instead invest in modern irrigation, commercial farming, storage facilities and agro-processing at Galana Kulalu.
He said the area has the potential to produce high-value crops for both local and international markets, creating jobs and generating foreign exchange for the country.
The concerns come amid previous questions over the ownership, boundaries and possible subdivision of land linked to the Galana Kulalu project.
In 2025, a parliamentary committee questioned officials over claims involving the 301,330 acres. Lands officials told MPs that the boundaries of the Agricultural Development Corporation’s Galana/Kulalu property had not been changed.
The National Irrigation Authority has continued to describe Galana Kulalu as an important agricultural project covering parts of Tana River and Kilifi counties.
Muturi has now called for the land to remain protected and used for its intended agricultural purpose as Kenya seeks to strengthen food security and expand large-scale farming.