Employees at an expansive ranch owned by Deputy President William Ruto in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, have finally agreed to allow government officials access to the land. The 1000-acre ranch is located by the side of Lake Jipe which is the main water source in the area. However, the ranch management had been in a protracted standoff with area residents and officials of the Taita Taveta County government over access to water canals located in the farm. Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja speaking before the Senate's Committee on County Public Accounts and Investments on August 28, 2018. Criticos, a Kenyan of European descent, is one of the largest landowners in Taita Taveta alongside the Kenyatta family.

Source: Daily Nation June 14, 2021 07:30 UTC