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Land conflicts frustrate investments in Eastlands

A former Senior Chief of Kayole in Nairobi, Shihemi Hoops Alexander arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on October 7, 2019. He was charged with forgery of ownership documents intended to fraudulently acquire land situated in Donholm, Nairobi.

Picture a scenario involving a surging population, large tracts of undeveloped land, corruptible land administration authorities, populist politics and escalating land prices.

Clearly, the perfect mix for a powder keg ready to explode, just waiting for a trigger.

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