Govt Orders Residents to Vacate Land in Five Days
Intelligence reports indicate that some individuals have claimed ownership of firearms under the pretext of securing the area, a responsibility that legally lies with the government, according to the administrator...
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The Kenyan government has issued a five-day eviction notice for residents and squatters occupying government and gazetted lands in Trans Nzoia County, warning of forceful removal and a crackdown on illegal firearms. This directive aims to curb encroachment and prevent conflicts.
- Affected areas include gazetted forest land in Makunga, Exsmith, Rest, Tildet, Triangle Forest, and ADC farmlands.
- County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi stated the evictions are necessary to facilitate engagement with residents outside gazetted areas.
- The order also demands the surrender of unlawfully possessed firearms, with intelligence reports indicating some individuals claim ownership under the pretext of security.
- This development follows heightened security concerns in Narok County, with parts of Trans Mara West and Trans Mara South declared security-disturbed for 30 days.
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