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Mr Daniel Ole Matinti shows documents for his peace of land. A conflict between the neighbouring Kajiado and Machakos counties is looming, with dozens of land owners fearing loss of property. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]
Two counties are engaged in a dispute over 65 acres at the border between them. Kajiado and Machakos counties each claim the land lying along the meter-gauge railway line is within their borders. Records show that although the land was originally occupied by members of the Maasai community, the parcels are in Machakos County, where owners have been paying rates.
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