A dispute over a 500-acre posh estate in Ruiru, Kiambu County, has escalated, with buyers of a portion of the land previously owned by former security intelligence boss James Kanyotu seeking government intervention. The estate, located along the Ruiru - Githunguri road, is home to over 1,000 families who have been experiencing harassment from goons. The buyers claim to have purchased their plots in 2014 and possess the requisite ownership documents.
The trouble began on July 25 last year when a court order was issued, nullifying the sale of the Kanyotu land. However, the buyers obtained a stay order from the Court of Appeal, restraining them from eviction until the matter is heard and determined. Despite this, the goons have continued to invade the land, harvesting soil from a portion set aside for public utilities. The residents have accused local security officers of failing to take action against the invaders.
The residents, led by their environment committee chairman Patrick Ngumo, legal secretary Mike Kamau, and resident Phelomena Nyambura, are determined to protect their land. They have filled trenches dug by the aggressors to block access roads to the estate and chased away people who were still excavating the nearby public land. The group claims to have reported the matter to the local police station, but no action has been taken.
The 500-acre estate has been a subject of dispute, with some people obtaining a court order to nullify the sale of the land. However, the Court of Appeal later issued a stay order, allowing the residents to remain on the land. The buyers are now appealing to the government to intervene and provide them with protection from the goons who are threatening their livelihoods.
The situation has become increasingly tense, with the residents accusing the police of doing nothing to stop the harassment. The goons have been harvesting soil from a portion of the land set aside for public utilities, causing concern among the residents. The residents are now calling on the government to take action to restore order and protect their property.
The dispute over the land has been ongoing for several years, with the residents purchasing their plots in 2014. The buyers claim to have followed due process and obtained the necessary documents to prove their ownership. However, the dispute has continued, with some individuals claiming ownership of the land.
The government has been urged to take action to resolve the dispute and provide protection to the residents. The situation remains tense, with the residents living in fear of further harassment from the goons. The land, which was previously owned by former security intelligence boss James Kanyotu, remains a contentious issue, with all parties seeking a resolution to the dispute.
Key points
- The 500-acre estate in Ruiru has been a subject of dispute.
- Buyers of the land are seeking government protection.
- The dispute has been ongoing for several years.
