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Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars

By The Standard December 23, 2025

Source: The Standard

Resource- rich but powerless: Inside Taita Taveta land wars

Two major community ranches in Taita Taveta County are under threat, with residents warning that their land is steadily slipping out of their hands.The locals blame mining interests, political interference, encroachment by government agencies, and weak land governance for dispossession of of Oza Ranch and Kishushe Ranch.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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 locals blame mining interests, political interference, encroachment by government agencies, and weak land governance for dispossession of of Oza Ranch and Kishushe Ranch.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited 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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