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April 26, 2026
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Why Nyandarua squatters lost decades-long claim to JM Kariuki's vast land

Why Nyandarua squatters lost decades-long claim to JM Kariuki's vast land

The alleged 'gift' of the land was never legally finalised before the MP's assassination in 1975...

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The High Court has dismissed a 51-year land dispute, denying a group of squatters ownership of 300 acres from the estate of former Nyandarua North MP, JM Kariuki.

  • The Environment and Land Court ruled the claim by Nyakinyua Ndorua Kanini Kega Farmers Company and its alleged 580 members was legally flawed and previously decided.
  • The disputed land spans approximately 808 acres in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County.
  • The court rejected claims of a gift from JM Kariuki before his 1975 assassination and arguments for adverse possession due to admitted prior permission and interrupted occupation.

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