Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Gibson Kuria Kamau, on Friday, April 14, implored the Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to act swiftly to avert a surge in property invasion cases.
After writing a statement, the High Court lawyer appealed to the government to intervene, arguing that ignoring the raids would spark a nationwide conflict where gangs would freely evict rightful landowners.
"These attacks can lead to great political instability. If these invasions continue, a wrong impression would be created that it is quite okay for people to help themselves," Kuria stated.
According to one of his farm attendants, armed individuals raided his property in Karen, carrying iron sheets and poles ready to erect a fence.
Speaking to the media, an eyewitness alleged that the invaders claimed an unidentified person sent them to fence the land.
However, the invasion was averted after the farm attendants called the lawyer, who rushed to Hardy Police Station to seek intervention.
Kuria asked police to protect his family from possible forceful eviction, indicating that he had occupied the prime land for over 14 years.
Further, he noted that he was ready to present documents proving ownership.
"We have a title deed to the property and we have been having our home in this property since 2009, for 14 years, and this is the first time that the invasion of this kind is taking place," the Senior Counsel stated.
Gibson served as LSK President from 1999 to 2001, with the constitutional lawyer succeeding Nzamba Kitonga.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, April 13, police in Naivasha police issued a warning after a group of individuals raided several farms in the area.
A former official in the late President Daniel Moi's administration was targeted in the raid, attracting nationwide criticism.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta was also a victim following an attempted raid on his Kedong Ranch in Narok and Northlands Farm in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
