Two MPs from western Kenya move to court after they were conned of Ksh93m in fake land sale
In the first count, he obtained Ksh26 million from Emmanuel Wangwe by falsely pretending to be in a position to sell him land parcel – LR. No.13873/3 – situated in Karen, Nairobi, which was a false promise.
Land gabbing: Former Chief Justice arrested as Kenya intensifies crackdown on opposition
Kenya has experienced incidents of land grabbing in the past, and environmentalists have often spoken out when parks and other green spaces are encroached upon.
Land grabbing suspected as controversy over property owned by school in Ksauni constituency sucks in local MP
Speaking to the press, Richard Majimbo, a resident, said the estate, which houses more than 10,000 people, was developed without sufficient space for public utilities.
Revisiting Simmers Restaurant land dispute in Nairobi’s red district: A 14-year war of the high and mighty
In a major ruling by Justice Ogutu Mboya, the court recently reaffirmed Margaret Magugu’s right to possession, occupation and use of the land. The judge ordered that the “status quo” be maintained, effectively stopping any new developers or “unknown groups” from seizing the property by force.
Siaya headteacher surrenders, arrested over murder of retired teacher and his wife over long-running land dispute
During last Sunday’s incident, the suspect allegedly killed Joseph Ooko Owuoth, a retired teacher and his wife Pamela Akeyo Ooko over a land dispute. The suspect assaulted Owuoth and Pamela at Wi Kawiti village, Gem Sori Kachiena Location in Rangwe Sub-County before going into hiding.
