Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has raised concerns over what he described as a plan involving William Ruto to take control of about 7,400 acres of land that, according to reports, was intended for residents of Kandara and parts of Kiambu County.
Muturi stated that the land in question was previously managed by Del Monte Kenya. He claimed that the land should have been returned to the local communities, who argue it historically belonged to them before it was leased to the multinational company.
The former AG alleged that, instead of being returned to residents of Kandara and neighboring areas in Kiambu County, there are efforts to control the land for other interests.
His remarks have sparked debate among leaders and residents who have long called for the land to be restored to the rightful communities.
This land dispute linked to Del Monte Kenya is not new. For years, local leaders and residents have expressed concerns over what they say were unfair allocations of thousands of acres, which were later leased to the company.
Parliament has previously discussed the issue, with calls for investigations into the land allocation process.
Muturi’s comments have now gained national attention because they directly mention President Ruto. The presidency had not immediately responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
As discussions continue, residents in Murang’a and Kiambu counties are once again pushing for transparency and a clear resolution to the long-standing dispute, insisting that the land should benefit the communities who consider themselves the rightful owners.
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