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Squatters on verge of losing Sh12 billion land to powerful individuals

National Land Commission Chairman Muhammad Swazuri (right) peruses land ownership documents of Chege Mwangi, a beneficiary of Kamiti/Anmer land. NLC toured the land. [photo/John Karume/Standard]

A group of squatters have petitioned Parliament to order their permanent settlement on land valued at Sh12 billion they claim the Government allocated them in 1992.

The more than 800 squatters claimed powerful individuals, including officials in the current government, were out to snatch their 300 acres near Tatu City.

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