Government Bans Illegal State Land Sales By Village Heads

The government has launched a crackdown on illegal land allocations, explicitly warning that no village head or official has the authority to sell state land. This directive targets the growing number of controversial land deals occurring in communal and peri-urban areas. Officials state that these unauthorized transactions, often referred to as sabhuku deals, are illegal and undermine land tenure security. The Ministry of Local Government has declared war on land barons and village heads who facilitate these sales, signaling a potential shift toward stricter enforcement of land laws. The move is intended to curb corruption and protect state-owned land from being sold off without proper legal authorization. Authorities are now monitoring these areas to prevent further illegal activity and ensure that land distribution follows established national regulations.