Senators raise alarm over theft of research land

Kisii Governor's residence constructed on a two acre land grabbed from Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization. [Eric Abuga/Standard]

Senators have raised the alarm over widespread land grabbing targeting agricultural research institutions, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national food security and scientific research.

During a visit to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) station in Naivasha last week, the Senate Committee on Agriculture identified the institution as among the most affected.