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September 20, 2025
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14 Families Displaced as bulldozers flatten property in land Ownership Dispute

14 Families Displaced as bulldozers flatten property in land Ownership Dispute

Ochieng added that a previous attempt to evict him in 2022 was stopped by a court-issued restraining order, which barred the County Government of Kisumu from interfering with the property until the case was fully heard and determined. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Ca..

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In Kisumu's Milimani estate, a sudden demolition orchestrated by police officers and city officials displaced nearly 14 families on Friday, amid an ongoing land ownership dispute between Peter Ochieng Okore and Kenya Railways Corporation.

  • Ochieng claims no prior eviction notice or court order was presented, despite the matter being active in the Court of Appeal.
  • The property owner, Peter Ochieng Okore, alleges the demolition was politically motivated, accusing "powerful individuals with political connections."
  • A previous attempt to evict Ochieng in 2022 was halted by a court-issued restraining order against the County Government of Kisumu.

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