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CS Fred Matiang’i dossier raises questions over ADC Mutara farm lease

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i during the launch of Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) for processing Kenyan citizenship and permanent residence, on Wednesday, May 26 2021 [David Njaaga, Standard]

The Wednesday dossier by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on the security status accorded to Deputy President William Ruto reignited reports that he leased thousands of acres of government land in Laikipia to grow cereals and breed livestock.

But the Deputy President yesterday denied owning 15,000 acres in the 64,000-acre Agricultural Development Corporation's Mutara Ranch in Laikipia County.

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