[Omondi Onyango, Standard]A clash between two rival gangs over the ownership of 100 acres in Rabai, Kilifi County left five people seriously injured. Ownership of most parcels of land in Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta is contested between private developers and squatters. Although the squatters claim the land belonged to their ancestors and use old graves or trees as proof of ownership, others invade private land under the claim that leases have expired. On Monday, National Land Commission (NLC) said emerging land conflicts at the Coast was a “security threat” and warned politicians against inciting people to invade private land. “There are emerging conflicts between squatters and private land owners.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2021 21:00 UTC