Alan Donovan died before securing monument from land grabbers

The death of renowned environmentalist and collector Alan Donovan last week came as a shock to many lovers of antiquities given his spirited fight for the restoration of the land on which the Africa Heritage House stands on Mlolongo in Machakos county.

The 200 acres of land, which are adjacent to the facility, and which had been earmarked for heritage and cultural purposes, in addition to offering better access to the building were not only invaded by squatters but also grabbed by private developers.