Kiambu businessman protests land grabbing, demands closure of Village bar
Lawrence Muniu
By George Mugo
A businessman from Nderi village in Sigona Ward, Kikuyu Constituency, has raised concerns over an alleged land grabbing dispute that has now escalated into a battle over the operation of a bar on the contested property.
Lawrence Muniu claims he legally purchased a piece of land from a local land-buying society, but part of the property was allegedly taken over shortly after the purchase.
According to Muniu, attempts to reclaim the land through legal processes have not succeeded despite obtaining tribunal orders directing the alleged occupant to vacate the property.
“This person has completely refused to move out of my land. I even acquired an eviction order, but it has not been enforced,” Muniu said.
The businessman now wants authorities to shut down a bar that has reportedly been established on the disputed land, arguing that it is operating illegally within a residential village setting.
Muniu alleged that the outlet is selling illicit alcohol and other drugs, claims he says should be investigated by relevant authorities.
He further argued that the bar’s location violates government directives on the operation of liquor businesses, saying such establishments should be located within designated shopping centres.
Last week, Muniu wrote to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi demanding action against the premises. He also copied the letter to Kikuyu Sub-County administrators and local police officers.
In his complaint, he questioned how the County Liquor Licensing Board approved the business despite its location in a village environment.
“This is a residential village with children, visitors, and schools nearby. Such a business should not be operating here,” he said.
Muniu also accused customers at the bar of vandalizing his iron-sheet fence and littering the compound with empty bottles, shopping bags, and tissue papers.
“They sneak into my land and leave behind dirt and destruction. Every time I visit the farm, I find the place in a terrible state,” he said.
He maintained that he will continue pursuing legal avenues to reclaim the land and push for closure of the bar, insisting that the establishment does not meet the standards required for operation.
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