Anti-corruption agency returns Sh1.2b grabbed marine reserve to Mijikenda elders and KWS

The commission went to court in 2020 and won the case against land grabbers who had divided Chale, which is a heritage site.

The EACC boss asked investors in such heritage sites to respect the traditions of the locals. "There is no certificate to prove one is a certified Kaya elder. So let us sit together with the investors to resolve disputes amicably," he said.

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani said they are seeking recovery of public lands with fake title deeds issued to various investors.

"We also have fake titles in Chenze land, Kisite, Mpunguti, Kuranze and Diani beach plot 28 among others. The National Lands Commission renewed titles at Tiwi Gombato, Taru and Nyari estates. We are thankful the Chale land is back to the Kaya community," said Achani.