SEE ALSO: Finally, section of Mbiyu's estate to be shared equally“Granting people land ownership by way of adverse possession is a dangerous thing as it can precipitate land invasion that can result into conflict. According to Makathimo, the Act that provides for adverse possession of land is unconstitutional since it violates constitutional principles on the right to own property. “It is fair to lose your land by adverse possession. Justice P Njoroge ruled in her favour in March, stating that she was entitled to the three acres by adverse possession. It is not only individuals who have benefited from land ownership by way of adverse possession as institutions too have invoked the provision to gain legal custody of large chunks of land.

Source: Standard Digital June 13, 2020 18:46 UTC