K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 22, 2025
12h ago
Omtatah Alleges Plan to Grab Public Land Under New Law Signed by Ruto
He pointed an accusing finger at some of the government officials, saying they are eyeing the land...
✨ Key Highlights
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns about the recently signed Privatisation Act, alleging it contains provisions that could facilitate land grabbing of public assets under the guise of privatizing state-owned entities like the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).
- Senator Omtatah claims the law could allow automatic transfer of property rights for extensive KPC infrastructure, spanning from Mombasa to Malaba, to private investors.
- He emphasizes that under the Constitution of Kenya, public land cannot be privatized, especially land hosting critical national infrastructure.
- The government plans to privatize KPC through an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
