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State to pay Criticos Sh30 million for land invasion

Court Gavel. [File Courtesy]

The government’s failure to kick out squatters from former Taita Taveta Member of Parliament Basil Criticos land has cost Kenyans Sh30 million.

Environment and Lands Court Judge Edward Wabwoto directed the government to pay Sh20 million as general damages for violation of his land rights and Sh10 million compensation for the continued breach.

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