Kakuzi challenges court order to surrender 3,200 acres to squatters
In its appeal, Kakuzi argues that the trial court erred in finding that the NLC had the authority to order the surrender of the land...
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Kakuzi PLC is challenging a court order that directed the company to surrender 3,200 acres of land to squatters and an additional 50 acres to the Murang'a county government.
- Kakuzi argues the Environment and Land Court erred in upholding the National Land Commission (NLC) directive, claiming it was denied a fair hearing.
- The NLC ordered the surrender based on historical land injustice claims filed between 2017 and 2021.
- Kakuzi states the ruling adversely affects its operations, 1,400 shareholders, and establishes a negative precedent for investors.
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Kakuzi Challenges Court Order to Surrender 3,200 Acres to Squatters - June 2026
Kakuzi PLC is challenging a court order directing the company to surrender 3,200 acres of land to squatters and an additional 50 acres to the Murang'a county government. This legal battle comes amid broader land governance issues, as the Ministry of Lands was ordered by the Milimani High Court to release crucial land registry information for Marsabit County to Gitson Energy Limited within seven days. Separately, the Court of Appeal voided its own May 29, 2026 ruling concerning the NSSF Act, 2013 dispute, citing an "error apparent on the face of the record."
