Squatters invade Mark Too’s land after court ruling

A security team led by Wareng Sub-County Commissioner Obwocha Bwobwocha and Eldoret South  police boss Isa Manja  cautioned the squatters against the invasion  and asked them to follow legal process in acquiring the property.

“”I know there was a court ruling on Wednesday in your favour, but this does not guarantee you a right to invade the land ,” said Bwobwocha.

The squatters later held a meeting some few metres from the late politician’s Maziwa farm where they claimed they were not out to ‘forcefully’ occupy the land.

“We are here to hold prayers and thanks giving after the court ruling which had lasted more than 10 years and not to necessarily take over the land,” said Benjamin Rono, chairman Sirikwa squatters.

“As law abiding citizens, we shall be patient until the land is officially handed to us,” added Mr Rono.

Justice Ombwayo in his ruling directed that the squatters should be issued with valid title deeds after being given the land.

He, however, allowed Mark Too’s family to retain 27 hectares of the land and file an appeal within seven days.

The court estimated the value of the land at Sh 100 billion and the squatters are expected to get a minimum of four acres each.

Mr Too died on December 31 and was buried in part of the land that is not being claimed by the squatters.

Mr Bwobwocha cautioned the squatters against invading the land noting that it was likely to spark tension the family of the late assistant minister in the Office of the President.

“The land remains a private property until the entire court process is complete,” said Mr  Bwobwocha.