A section of residents living in Madzimbani-Matangoni settlement scheme, Mariakani in Kilifi county protesting over the land tussle. From the days when Durumas, Kambas and Giriamas coexisted peacefully on 7,100 acres of land in Mariakani in Kilifi County to the time a dispute arose over its ownership. The residents of Madzimbani-Matangoni Settlement Scheme also rejected mediation efforts led by Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi. In 2018, the Court of Appeal Judges Alnashir Visram, Martha Koome and Wanjiru Karanja temporarily stopped the eviction of more than 35,000 people from the disputed Madzimbani-Matangoni Settlement Scheme until their case is heard and determined. Clan elders, including Mwambeyu Ngala and Ms Mbudzya, opposed the agreement and moved to the Court of Appeal to block its implementation.

Source: Standard Digital July 23, 2021 15:49 UTC