Maumau veteran Dedan Kimathi’s daughter has refuted claims that her foundation is conning Maumau veterans under the pretext of issuing them with free land. In the first phase, the freedom fighters will get 12,000 cares, 18,000 in the second phase while the third and fourth phases will see 16,000 and 13,000 acres subdivided consecutively. Wanjugu said some administrative and political leaders have labeled the programme a scam, dampening the spirit of the freedom fighters who she said have been waiting in vain for the government to assist them. She said she would not dare soil her father’s name by conning the destitute freedom fighters and is working hard to ensure everything done is in accordance with the law. She said the numerous Maumau veterans’ associations that are marred by leadership wrangles have also made it hard for the freedom fighters to benefit from the government.

Source: The Star December 18, 2018 20:48 UTC