Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
Re-Define Land Law to Reduce Disputes
The Standard, Pg 15Wednesday, 26 Jan 2011
Pravin Bowry admits that the new land laws are different from those under the old regime. While there are some provisions that are prudent, there still remain many legal loop holes that need to be sealed. This will ensure that lan
Full StoryRuto�??s Fraud Case Fails to Kick Off
The StandardTuesday, 25 Jan 2011
The fraud case against William Ruto and others failed to start because one of the accused, Joshua Kulei, opted for a plea-bargain. This is an out of court settlement offered by the prosecutor to a defendant. AG Wako has approved t
Full StoryRuto Back in Court over Ngong Land Fraud
The Star, Pg 1 & 8Monday, 24 Jan 2011
The fraud case against William Ruto regarding land in Ngong forest resumes this week with 24 witnesses lined up to start testifying. The case will run for 12 consecutive days starting today and will be heard by Nairobi chief magis
Full StoryRuto Fails in Bid to Recover Title Deed
The Star, Pg 10Friday, 21 Jan 2011
The High Court in Eldoret has rejected an application by Ruto seeking to reverse the cancellation of title deeds for a disputed land. The MP has been sued by KACC for acquiring the land illegally. Judge Festus Azangalala said the
Full StoryTown Clerk Now Puts City Land Grabbers on Notice
Sunday Express, Pg 4Sunday, 16 Jan 2011
Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia has said land grabbers will not be entatined in Nairobi County. Land grabbers have taken huge chunks of land that was developed as playing fields. He said the council will embark on an exercise to e
Full StoryJudge to Give New Order in Ruto Land Grab Case
Saturday, 18 Dec 2010
The High Court is to give fresh orders in a case in which William Ruto is accused of land grabbing. Ruto has been sued by KACC for alleged illegal allocation of land and houses belonging to the Eldoret Municipal Council. The court
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