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Tatu City, county row shines spotlight on planning laws

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Tatu City Chief Operating Officer Preston Mendenhall. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The raging standoff between the Kiambu County Government and Tatu City over stalled approval of a development masterplan has raised questions on the current legal structure around private entities surrendering land for public use.

Stakeholders have poked holes in the demands by the Kimani Wamatangi-led devolved unit, saying the buck stops with the Lands Cabinet Secretary.

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