Blood, courts and a Sh5b prize: Inside the Koinange-Mpoe land war

A long-running ownership dispute over a prime 4,296-acre agricultural property in Mau Narok, Nakuru County — valued at Sh5 billion — has descended into violence, deaths and protracted court battles involving the families of the late powerful politician Mbiyu Koinange and the late Kikenyi ole Mpoe.The dispute, which has played out in both civil and criminal courts for decades, has at times erupted into bloody confrontations on the ground, turning the expansive Muthera Farm into a battleground.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The dispute, which has played out in both civil and criminal courts for decades, has at times erupted into bloody confrontations on the ground, turning the expansive Muthera Farm into a battleground.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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