Recent reports from Ruiru, specifically in the Gwa Kairu area, have revealed violent clashes between local residents and a group of foreigners.
These confrontations are believed to be linked to disputes over land ownership. Local residents, some of whom have lived on the land for decades, have expressed concerns over potential evictions.
They claim that influential individuals have been making attempts to seize the land, with threats of forceful evictions, which have left many in fear.
Some even accuse local authorities of supporting the effort, suggesting that their title deeds have been labeled as fake despite being issued by the government decades ago.
The residents’ anxieties stem from ongoing construction projects in the area, particularly the creation of new roads, which they suspect are linked to efforts to displace them.
The community’s fears were further fueled by reports of a lack of public consultation regarding these developments.
Local leaders have called for government intervention to protect the residents from eviction, as they have legitimate ownership claims backed by official documents.
The situation remains tense, with both local authorities and residents at odds over the future of the land.
While officials have stated that there are no plans for evictions and that the road projects are part of broader infrastructural improvements, the lack of transparency and the heavy police presence during the construction have left the community on edge.
The case continues to unfold, with many residents determined to defend their land against what they believe are wrongful attempts at displacement.
