Residents have demonstrated against alleged land grabbing in Menengai East ward, Nakuru County.

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The locals on Monday conducted peaceful demonstrations demanding the repossession of public land they claim has been grabbed by a private developer.

Carrying placards bearing "We want back our land, address our plight, and we are tired of land grabbers" writings, matched along the Nakuru's Kenyatta Avenue up to Governor Lee Kinyanjuri's office.

They demanded to be addressed by the governor.

Led by one Mwangi Diwani, the residents claimed the land in question is public meant for public utility.

They addressed the press during the demonstrations.

Diwani said they will not sit back and watch as private developers grab land meant for public amenities in the region.

“We are tired of land grabbers and that is why we are fighting to ensure our land is repossessed. The private developer will not sit on this land which survey has indicated that is a public utility,” Diwani said.

The angry residents claimed the developer had forged documents to claim the land's ownership.

They called on Governor Lee Kinyanjui and other elected leaders in Nakuru among them Senator Susan Kihika to step in and ensure the matter is settled.

“The private developer should come out clear on how he got the documents,” Diwani added.

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