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December 4, 2025
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Who owns Kenya? Report shows 2pc control over half of arable land

Who owns Kenya? Report shows 2pc control over half of arable land

A handful of Kenyans hold more than half of arable land, which is largely idle with allegations that a substantial proportion of this land has been acquired irregularly...

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A new report reveals that a small fraction of wealthy Kenyans possess over half of the country's arable land, much of which remains unused and is suspected to have been acquired irregularly.

  • 0.1 percent of wealthy individuals own an average of 200 hectares each.
  • This significant land control is linked to widespread poverty and food insecurity for the majority of citizens.
  • Allegations of irregular acquisition surround a substantial proportion of this land.

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