Govt Responds to Allegations of Ruto, CS Wahome Grabbing Land in Ruiru
The allegations were made a few days ago after some residents were allegedly asked to surrender their title deeds...
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Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has announced plans to sue Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa for defamation over allegations of her involvement in a land-grabbing scheme in Ruiru. Thang'wa claimed Wahome, her daughter, and President William Ruto were grabbing land, prompting a strong denial and legal threat from the CS.
- Wahome stated she would take legal action against Thang'wa within the next 30 days.
- The CS presented documents, explaining the land in question had been in litigation for years and that a court ruled on July 10 that it was fraudulently sold.
- Wahome denied owning any land in Kiambu County and refuted claims of her daughter's involvement, clarifying her daughter is a lawyer who continued working at a firm after Wahome joined the cabinet.
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Land Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome announced plans to sue Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa for defamation over allegations of her involvement in a land-grabbing scheme in Ruiru. Thang'wa claimed Wahome and President William Ruto were grabbing land, which the CS denied. Separately, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged President William Ruto to fire Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya. Barasa claims Oparanya is causing political instability in Kakamega and the ODM party through alleged interference. In another political dispute, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that the opposition has already selected its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Elections.
