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Petitioner warns millions could lose land under new Rating Act

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For many Kenyans, land is more than property. It is heritage and livelihood. Yet, a new law introduced by President William Ruto’s administration now threatens to strip millions of citizens of this fundamental right. 

In a petition filed at the Milimani High Court, lawyer Shadrack Wambui, through his lobby group Sheria na Mtaani, is seeking to block sections of the National Rating Act, 2024, which he says allow county governments to auction private land over unpaid rates without court orders.

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