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We will not buy disputed land from Waitiki, squatters tell State

Muslims leaders led by Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) Treasurer Suleiman Hassan show reporters the story by ‘The Standard’ on the Waitiki land in Mombasa yesterday. [PHOTO: KELVIN KARANI/STANDARD]

Fierce criticism yesterday greeted the Government's announcement that it would not help squatters buy the disputed Waitiki land in Mombasa as it had earlier pledged.

Muslim clerics, political leaders and settlers yesterday termed the announcement by Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu reckless, adding that it could ignite chaos.

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