Garissa Governor Ali Korane at a past function. He has warned cartels against operating in Garissa. (Photo/The Star)
Garissa Governor Ali Korane has issued a warning to land cartels in the region.
Speaking on Tuesday, the county boss said that the region has no land shortage, adding that he will not tolerate cartels at the expense of the common mwananchi in the next five years.“Garissa has no shortage of land. If anything, there is land enough for each and every resident in need,” he saidThe governor, who was elected on Jubilee ticket, also said that he is aware of some individuals who have been fencing land that does not belong to them. He further reminded the members of the public that he has not allowed any persons to use his name in transaction business in relation to land in the county. He reminded the cartels that they will be biggest losers under his regime, adding that their days are numbered.“I want to make it public today that I have not given anyone permission to get land using my name. I want to warn these cartels that they will be the biggest losers when we start land demarcation soon,” he noted.He also said that the government has allocated Sh.100 million towards the empowerment of women, youth, and persons living with different forms of disabilities.