President Uhuru Kenyatta issues Waitiki farm squatters with title deeds in historic event

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto issue title deeds to Waitiki Farm squatters at the Shika Adabu grounds in Likoni, Mombasa County, yesterday. [PHOTO: OMONDI ONYANGO/STANDARD]

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday said the beneficiaries of the 930-acre Waitiki farm settlement must pay the Sh182,000 for each parcel they have been allocated and dismissed coast leaders call to waive the fee as populist politics.

The President, however, said the government would stagger the payment to 12 years to enable the beneficiaries to pay Sh1,000 per a month.