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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
April 16, 2026
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Sacred land: Kiambu court halts disputed Githunguri Affordable Housing project
The Kiambu High Court has stopped a contentious affordable housing project in Githunguri following a dispute between the government and Kikuyu elders. Justice Bahati Mwamuye has ordered the contractor to demolish the perimeter wall and vacate the site immediately. Last week, the..
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The Kiambu High Court has halted a disputed affordable housing project in Githunguri, ordering the contractor to demolish a perimeter wall and vacate the 58-acre site.
- The court issued conservatory orders to stop all development on the land, designated as LR. No. Githunguru/Githunguri/Township 801, 26, and 27, which includes National Monuments.
- The dispute involves the Kenyan government and Kikuyu elders who performed traditional rituals on the contested land.
- The orders further direct the contractor to remove all machinery and equipment, restoring the site to its status quo ante pending a full hearing.
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