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July 5, 2026
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Fresh titles, old wounds: Disputed numbers behind fresh Kihiu Mwiri land saga

Fresh titles, old wounds: Disputed numbers behind fresh Kihiu Mwiri land saga

"The government is either duplicating title deeds or has created a seventh register"-Senator Nyutu...

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The long-standing land dispute surrounding Kihiu Mwiri Farmers Company Limited in Murang'a County has resurfaced with accusations of fraudulent title deed issuance despite previous interventions and unresolved murders.

  • The Kihiu Mwiri Land Buying Company, incorporated in 1970, acquired 1,269 acres but has been plagued by leadership wrangles and an inconsistent shareholder register, leading to disputes over land allocation and title deeds.
  • Key figures involved include former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who ordered a resurvey and titling exercise in 2015, and current Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, whose recent issuance of 4,450 title deeds has been met with sharp criticism.
  • The saga has been marked by violence, with at least four directors murdered between 2015 and 2016 amidst the escalating leadership and land ownership conflicts.

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