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On Friday, hundreds of protesters blockaded Narok-Mai Mahiu Road rendering it impassable. They were members of the Maasai community. At the centre of the protest was ownership of Kedong Ranch, an expansive and prime land.
The Friday protest was the latest of many such incidents over the ownership of the 75,000 acres of land. According to documents seen by The Standard on Sunday, 23 prominent individuals and business executives are listed as shareholders of this ranch.
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