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June 15, 2026
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Lamu families battle land grabbers years after aborted coal project

Lamu families battle land grabbers years after aborted coal project

600 farmers are locked in a fight to protect ancestral land after Sh200 billion plan was quashed by courts...

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Hundreds of families in Lamu are facing the threat of losing ancestral land after a proposed Sh200 billion coal-fired power plant project was halted years ago.

  • Over 1,000 acres of land cleared for the project now faces alleged land grabbing.
  • Affected residents in Kwasasi Village, including farmers like Mr. David Njuki, are being threatened by individuals claiming ownership.
  • The coal plant project was ultimately quashed by the courts in 2025 due to non-compliance with environmental regulations, leaving residents without compensation or clarification on their land status.

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