Caption for the landscape image: Church land wars escalate as families, agencies and developers clash Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Behind some centres of worship lies another reality, a battle over who owns the grounds. Photo credit: Shutterstock By Benson Matheka Correspondent Article Related For generations, churches have been places of worship, refuge and community life. But behind some of the walls where Kenyans gather to pray lies another reality, a battle over who owns the ground beneath their feet. PREMIUM EACC demands Sh2.5bn refund from Matiang’i, PS Belio Ruraraka land: anti-graft agency writes demand letters to 25 individuals seeking billion-shilling refund with interest. Court stops NTSA from invalidating physical logbooks NTSA introduced the eLogbook as the primary proof of ownership for motor vehicles PREMIUM Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings and torture The judge issued the same sentence to Assad's brother Maher, who headed the fearsome Fourth Armoured Division. PREMIUM Why court extended freeze on rice imports Justice Edward Muriithi dismissed the Attorney-General’s preliminary objection seeking dismissal of the petition. . Recommended for you PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
PREMIUM EACC demands Sh2.5bn refund from Matiang’i, PS Belio Ruraraka land: anti-graft agency writes demand letters to 25 individuals seeking billion-shilling refund with interest.
Court stops NTSA from invalidating physical logbooks NTSA introduced the eLogbook as the primary proof of ownership for motor vehicles
PREMIUM Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings and torture The judge issued the same sentence to Assad's brother Maher, who headed the fearsome Fourth Armoured Division.
PREMIUM Why court extended freeze on rice imports Justice Edward Muriithi dismissed the Attorney-General’s preliminary objection seeking dismissal of the petition.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
