Many land grabbers have flocked to Thika since the launch of the Thika Bypass in May, angering residents. Residents said cartels of land brokers and grabbers have been targeting prime plots that are yet to be developed. We won’t be intimidated by their greedy motives and we will soldier on until we acquire the title deeds,” Ndukuthyo said. They urged the government to give them title deeds and ward off the land grabbers. All these conflicts will end when title deeds will be issued to residents who are the legitimate owners of the land,” resident Patrick Maina said.

Source: The Star September 28, 2016 23:59 UTC