Wealthy developers who erected multi-billion shilling properties on grabbed land in Kibarani, Mombasa are set to lose their possessions after the National Land Commission completed its investigations into the controversial acquisition of the ocean land. The properties include container freight stations and other vast storage facilities near the Mombasa port.
The NLC had been investigating the land saga following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order a month ago after massive encroachment of the ocean along Makupa Causeway.
NLC acting chairperson Abigael Mbagaya said Wednesday the report on their investigations was ready. Among those said to own the ocean-land are owners of the CFSs who are linked to politicians. Former assistant minister Mohammed Sajjad is among the developers with title deeds. Sources from two of the firms, which were being investigated said the management had panicked over the report.
The final report comes after the NLC summoned top government officials to explain why they issued licences allowing the reclamation of ocean land. The officials included directors of the National Environment Management Authority, Kenya Forest Services and Kenya Ports Authority who appeared before the commission in Nairobi.
[Full Article: The Business Daily, by Mohamed Ahmed]
