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Farm owners fear invasion after squatters court victory

When Lonrho Agribusiness Ltd sold EATEC land in 2003, the 25,000=acre land was subdivided and as a result created 14,800 title deeds.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 days ago

Farm owners fear invasion after squatters court victory

New owners remain unmoved even as Supreme Court intervenes in row

New owners remain unmoved even as Supreme Court intervenes in row

By Godfrey Ombogo 5 days ago

Sirikwa squatters defy order to leave Mark Too's land

Sirikwa squatters defy order to leave Mark Too's land

By Stephen Rutto 10 days ago

Squatters defy order to leave Mark Too's land

Squatters defy order to leave Mark Too's land

By Stephen Rutto 11 days ago

Too's family gets reprieve in land tussle with squatters

Families of the squatters stormed the home of the late politician on the weekend following the judgement, which said the land was fraudulently taken after EATEC ceased operations.

By Lynn Kolongei 12 days ago

Too's family gets reprieve in land tussle with squatters

Landowners cry foul as squatters move in after landmark ruling

A section of those who have already settled urged the court to explain the fate of all those who bought the land that formerly belonged to the East African Tanning and Extract Company (EATEC).

By Lynn Kolongei 13 days ago

Landowners cry foul as squatters move in after landmark ruling

Sirikwa squatters win multibillion land battle against Mark Too family

In a verdict that is a major indictment to the former nominated MP, Court of Appeal found he hatched a plot to swindle Sirikwa Squatters Group a 25,000 acres property.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

Sirikwa squatters win multibillion land battle against Mark Too family

Sirikwa group storms property to 'enjoy the fruits of judgment'

Sirikwa squatters stormed sections of a 25,000-acre land in Uasin Gishu after the Court of Appeal in Kisumu ruled in their favour in a 10-year out of court battle.

By Stephen Rutto 15 days ago

Sirikwa group storms property to 'enjoy the fruits of judgment'

Moses Kuria vows to evict squatters from Portland land

Moses Kuria said it is sad that the company has been driven to its knees yet it owns a huge chunk of land illegally occupied by squatters.

By Peterson Githaiga 25 days ago

Moses Kuria vows to evict squatters from Portland land

Why resettlement of squatters is a thorny issue for government

Squatters have been drawn into this debate in huge numbers, as have absentee landlords.

By Peter Theuri 4 months ago

Why resettlement of squatters is a thorny issue for government

Court mediates 25,000-acre land row pitting squatters, Too family

The court granted stay orders preventing both parties from interfering with the disputed land until a pending appeal is heard and determined.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Court mediates 25,000-acre land row pitting squatters, Too family

Joho challenges Ruto to surrender 2,500-acre land to Coast Squatters

Joho said he would repossess all irregularly allocated land if he becomes the Lands Cabinet secretary.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Joho challenges Ruto to surrender 2,500-acre land to Coast Squatters

Populism will not address land question

Presidential campaigns took an interesting turn this week when DP Ruto revived the land question, promising to settle squatters at the Coast on land owned by absentee landlords.

By Editorial 6 months ago

Populism will not address land question

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

Ruto ignited Coast’s land debate after saying he was gifted 2,500 acres by a former MP. He will apply 'Africanisation policy' to entice absentee landlords to relinquish their land.

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

DP Ruto's grand plan to resettle landless at Coast

Tribal clash victims from Narok to be finally resettled after a 30-year wait

Those set to benefit are victims of the Enoospukia tribal clashes evicted from Narok in 1992 and temporarily resettled in Maella, Naivasha.

By Antony Gitonga 6 months ago

Tribal clash victims from Narok to be finally resettled after a 30-year wait

Why Coast leaders are not using land woes to woo voters

The squatter problem at Coast has attracted little attention or mention in the election debates.

By Bernard Sanga 8 months ago

Why Coast leaders are not using land woes to woo voters

Win for squatters in Nyeri as church to carve 600 acres in land battle

The Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri trustees will hive off 600 acres from its expansive Hill Farm.

By Nderitu Gichure 8 months ago

Win for squatters in Nyeri as church to carve 600 acres in land battle

Sang asks NLC to resettle squatters evicted in 1980s

The 1,541 hectares of land hived off from the Kimondi Forest was supposed to be distributed to 5,000 families after they were removed 30 years ago.

By Edward Kosut 8 months ago

Sang asks NLC to resettle squatters evicted in 1980s

Squatters land case against State to be heard after 11-year delay

The dispute over the land at the border of Narok and Nakuru counties dates back to 1993 but has been pending in court since it was filed in 2011.

By Daniel Chege 9 months ago

Squatters land case against State to be heard after 11-year delay

No more courts, landowners and squatters now go for mediation

Landowners say that the time spent in court has deprived them of doing any meaningful business on their land.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

No more courts, landowners and squatters now go for mediation

Squatters facing eviction from disputed land

The squatters have been asked to pay between Sh1 million and Sh10.5 million by April 15 to continue occupying the land.

By Patrick Beja 10 months ago

Squatters facing eviction from disputed land

Mau issue to renew rivalry as Raila, Ruto seek votes in South Rift

2019 evictions saw the Government reclaim over 22,000 hectares.

By Robert Kiplagat 10 months ago

Mau issue to renew rivalry as Raila, Ruto seek votes in South Rift

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