Trouble at the controversial Athi River cement land

Stephen Kirai addresses residents of Ndaama village in Athi-River during a meeting after some of their homes that were demolished by armed goons allegedly hired by a city tycoon who claims ownership of their land. [Peterson Githaiga/Standard]

Residents of Ndaama Athi River farm spent Monday night in the cold after they were evicted over a land ownership dispute.

The land was previously owned by a cement company and the residents are now claiming ownership after the Government gave it back to the community.