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Workers injured in fight over disputed land in Voi

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Sparkle Properties Limited conducted demolitions at the disputed land in Msambweni leaving thousands of squatters homeless. [Courtesy, KinyanBoy X]

Several workers of Sparkle Properties Limited were attacked and injured by residents for allegedly fencing off the disputed Msambweni land in Voi town.

On Friday, some 3,500 squatters were evicted from the land, sparking an outcry that led to the transfer of some police officers from Coast.

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