Vicious property battles in Kisii

The small portions of land in Kitutu Masaba, Nyamira County. Several murder cases in the larger Gusii region have been linked to land tussles among many families. The unending conflicts on the subdivision of land in families have led to several court cases being filed at the Kisii Land and Environmental Court. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

The rolling green hills give Kisii region a magnificent sight. From a distance, Kisii looks like a quiet farming community at peace with itself.

Tea, maize and sugarcane plantations spread as far as the eye can see. But underneath this splendor lies social and economic trouble.