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January 16, 2026
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Tension mounts as squatters, farmers' association clash over 23,000-acre Laikipia land

Tension mounts as squatters, farmers' association clash over 23,000-acre Laikipia land

Tension mounts as squatters, farmers' association clash over 23,000-acre Laikipia land..

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A land dispute involving over 23,000 acres in Thome Location, Rumuruti Division, Laikipia County, is escalating between the Mathira–Kihundui–Kahonoki–Gitaaraga Farmers’ Association and squatters from pastoralist communities. The association, which legally acquired the land in 1974, is clashing with squatters who claim to have occupied the land for over 38 years.

  • The land is owned by over 5,000 members of the Mathira–Kihundui–Kahonoki–Gitaaraga Farmers’ Association.
  • The association's chairman, Mr Dominic Munyiri, confirmed 2,000 acres have already been sold to an investor.
  • The Laikipia West Deputy County Commissioner affirmed the association’s lawful ownership, but squatters, led by Kadili Kaishu and John Lekurtutu, refuse to vacate.

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