Residents fight over disputed cemetery land in Athi River

A resident of Kwamange'ri village in Athi River, Machakos County, reacts during a protest at the Deputy County Commissioner's office yesterday. Trouble is brewing at a controversial piece of land allegedly meant for a public cemetery in the area two private companies emerged claiming ownership of the 10 acre piece of land while the residents vow not to let it go. [PHOTO BY:PETERSON GITHAIGA/standard] .

Trouble is brewing over a piece of land allegedly meant for a public cemetery at Athi River.

Two private companies have laid claim to the 10-acre piece that residents have vowed not to let go.