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Residents cry foul as land grabbers invade Athi River

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A tractor prepares a trench on a disputed ten-acre piece of land near Daystar University in Athi River on December 10, 2023. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Land conflicts continue escalating in Athi-river, Mavoko Machakos County amid an outcry by residents who claim that rogue land grabbers are taking a toll on them implicating some rogue police officers on complicity.

In October last year, a mega demolition that left hundreds of families was carried out in a land tussle pitting East African Cement Company (EAPCC)and settlers.

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