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October 2, 2026
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'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners

'You will not blackmail me,' Ruto tells absentee landowners

President William Ruto has warned absentee landowners at the Coast against using their property claims to threaten the government over efforts to settle squatters...

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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to absentee landowners at the Coast, stating the government will not be blackmailed over efforts to settle squatters.

  • The government is prepared to compensate landowners but will not evict residents who have long occupied the land.
  • President William Ruto emphasized that landowners seeking compensation must provide valid documentation.
  • The administration plans to use funds from the National Infrastructure Fund to expand the Port of Mombasa and prioritize local employment.

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