“You cannot excise forest land which is public property and give it to private individuals. The law states that any part of de-gazetted forest land must be used for public activity or amenity,” Mr Tobiko said. “The government will repossess all forest land grabbed by powerful people in this country. Mr Tobiko said previous office holders used the companies as a conduit to excise forest land then fraudulently handed pieces to powerful individuals. “The beneficiaries of Ngong Forest land are not poor, they are mighty and powerful individuals who own properties both in the country and abroad.

Source: Daily Nation July 13, 2020 18:11 UTC