Why resettlement of squatters is a thorny issue for government

Police officers prepare to lob teargas at squatters protesting in Kwa Mulinge scheme, Mlolongo, Machakos County. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Emotive and certain to stir debate, land ownership, administration and adjudication have come to the fore of politicians’ manifestos ahead of next month’s polls.

Squatters have been drawn into this debate in huge numbers, as have absentee landlords.