Taita-Taveta police order ranch managers to evict youthThe managers of a ranch have been ordered to evict more than 200 youths who have invaded a disputed gemstone mining site.County Police Commander Said Mohammed yesterday gave nine directors of Kasigau Ranching Company Ltd one week to kick out the invaders or face prosecution. “We are aware that some directors are behind the invasion of the gemstone site whose case is still pending in court. You either evict the invaders or else we will come for you,” said Mr Mohammed. SEE ALSO : Maraga picks three-judge bench to hear Mau eviction caseThe invaders were allegedly ferried to the mine by a few ranch managers and officials of a local NGO. We have been deprived of our land and mining rights for years.

Source: Standard Digital March 27, 2019 21:04 UTC