Kalonzo, Sonko Fault Moses Kuria Over Squatters Land

Moses Kuria during the launch of Green Triangle Cement at Athi River
Moses Kuria during the launch of Green Triangle Cement at Athi River
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Former Nairobi county governor Mike Sonko and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, on Wednesday, November 9, slammed Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria over a government plan nto evict squatters from Portland Cement land in Athi River.

Addressing the Portland’s residents, Sonko insisted that the land belonged to the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and he handed it over to the current residents.

“You can remember very well that I brought the current president William Ruto while he was still the serving deputy president.

You have the right to be here because even the president is more aware than anyone else. I have not received any message from him saying that you should be evicted,” he stated.

Mike Sonko and President William Ruto
Mike Sonko and President William Ruto
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Kalonzo was also not amused with Kuria’s statement. He promised the squatters to save them from the looming eviction.

“If Kuria acts as he is hinting, we will hold a peaceful demonstration as you have the right to be here because you already have legal title deeds,” Kalonzo emphasized.

Speaking during the launch of a new product Green Triangle Cement, at the Athi River company on November 7, Kuria announced that his ministry would not be intimidated by squatters.

He stated that the company had been driven to its knees yet it owned a huge chunk of land illegally occupied by the squatters.

“I will flatten those structures. If you don't want me to go my way start leaving the premises as early as tonight,” Kuria stated.

“I know you are an irresistible force but in me, you will find an immovable object. I’m promising to send the National Youth Service, who will start working on the idle land. No other piece of land belonging to this company will be grabbed,” he added.

Kuria stated that he would not relax and watch the Portland land being underused as his ministry has a  plan of constructing the first Kenya cargo airport.

The firm’s Managing Director Oliver Kirumbai stated that the product had been innovated to reduce carbon emissions, in line with the company’s commitment to cut global warming effects.

Moses Kuria during the 2022 campaigns
Moses Kuria during the 2022 campaigns
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