Court says State acquired prime Eldoret land from owner legally

Environment and Land Court Judge Stephen Kibunja. He ruled that the government acquired the 400 acres legally. [File, Standard]

The family of a prominent Uasin Gishu farmer has suffered a setback after the High Court in Eldoret quashed its bid to reclaim 400 acres compulsorily acquired by the State 44 years ago.

Instead, the court ordered that they be given back 217 acres to avoid further litigation.