By MANASE OTSIALOMore by this AuthorResidents of Barwaqo Location in Mandera County are appealing to the ministries of Defence, Interior and that of Land to intervene and help them to reclaim their land currently occupied by security teams. COMPENSATIONThe county assembly has suggested that the affected families be compensated by the national government through the National Land Commission. STRAIN RELATIONSHIPHe warned that the continued stay on the land by security teams will strain the relationship between the public and the armed forces. He accused the county government of tricking locals into giving their land to security forces. County Land Executive Adan Hussein Hassan said there was no foul play when giving out the disputed land to security agencies.

Source: Daily Nation April 08, 2019 09:51 UTC