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Families of Mau Mau fighters in Meru get land documents
Former Head of Public Service Francis Muthaura (left) confers with Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi during the renaming of a road in Meru in honour of Mau Mau fighter Field Marshal Musa Mwariama in this photo taken on October 19, 2020.
Photo credit: Gitonga Marete | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi said it was a shame that many Mau Mau heroes have never been issued with documents for land they fought for during the freedom struggle.
- The governor said the sub-county commissioner would ensure unscrupulous persons do not manipulate the system to deny the families their right to their land.
The Meru county government has issued 5,000 family members of Mau Mau freedom fighters living in Buuri Sub-County with land allotment letters.
Governor Kiraitu Murungi, Lands Executive Jeremiah Lenya and Sub-County Deputy Commissioner Aisha Kiva issued the land ownership documents to the Mau Mau war veterans and their descendants during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Timau Stadium.
