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Why Swazuri is a squatter on disputed Kwale prime property

Former National Land Commission Chairman Muhammad Swazuri in the dock at a Milimani court during a hearing of case where he is accused of corruption. [George Njunge/Standard]

Former National Land Commission Chairman Muhammad Swazuri is listed as a squatter on a disputed piece of land in Diani, Kwale, a lawyer has told a Mombasa court.

On Monday, the Court of Appeal heard that the land was the centre of a dispute between 700 squatters and Leisure Lodge and Golf Club Resort. According to the lawyer, the “squatters” were dozens of prominent Kenyans, including current and former MPs and technocrats.

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