House committee launches probe into ownership of Solio Ranch

From left: Members of Parliament's Land committee led by Chairperson Mburi Muiru, Vice Chairperson Moses ole Sakuda and Kieni MP Kanini Kega with Solio ranch squatters at Naro Moru Stadium in Kieni, Nyeri on Saturday. The ranch is being investigated over irregular allocation of land to squatters, who were resettled in 2009. [Photo: KIBATA KIHU/Standard]

The ownership of an expansive, privately-owned wildlife sanctuary in Laikipia is under investigation following claims it belongs to the national government.

Members of the National Assembly Lands Committee led by Chairperson Mburi Muiru visited Solio Ranch last week, where they said they had launched investigations into its ownership.