Land ownership has always been a contentious issue in Kenya. In a bid to tackle this problem and protect some of his constituents, Babu Owino, recently made a very clever move that inadvertently opened a Pandora's box that will be impossible to shut again. And it is bound to impact a vast majority of super rich families in Kenya who must be shaking in their boots this very minute.
Experts are already saying that this unexpected turn of events will have far-reaching consequences and forever change the landscape of land ownership in Kenya.
The very deadly and bloody ghost of land has officially been unleashed in Kenya and things will never be the same again thanks to the accidental spillage of this can full of very smelly and stinking worms.
Land has long been a valuable resource in Kenya, with disputes over ownership regularly making headlines. It is often said that "land is power," as those who possess large tracts of land hold significant influence and wealth. However, this power dynamic creates a system where the less privileged often lose out, facing the risk of displacement and marginalization.
The Far-Reaching Consequences
The revelation of the corrupt practices in land ownership had far-reaching consequences for Kenya. It exposes a deep-rooted issue that affected countless communities and individuals.
The public outcry is now immense, demanding accountability and justice for those who have been wronged. The government will shortly be under pressure to take immediate action and address the systemic failures that allowed such corruption to flourish over many decades.
As a result of Babu Owino's accidental discovery, significant reforms will be forced through to overhaul the land registry system. Measures to enhance transparency, strengthen documentation processes, and ensure the protection of land rights will have to be put into place.
The government, in collaboration with civil society organizations, needs to work hard in restoring trust in the land ownership system and guaranteeing fair access to land for all Kenyans.
A Paradigm Shift in Land Ownership
The accidental spillage of the can full of worms is bound to trigger a paradigm shift in the way land ownership is perceived in Kenya. It has brought into sharp focus the inequalities and injustices that have always existed within the system.
It is not far-fetched to inagine the issue of land ownership becaming a priority on the national agenda, with widespread discussions and debates on how to address the root causes of corruption and land grabbing.
Conclusion
Babu Owino's clever game-changing effort to protect his constituents from land loss inadvertently uncovered a deep-seated issue of corruption and fraud within the land ownership system. This accidental discovery will undoubtedly force significant reforms and will bring land ownership to the forefront of national discussions. More so because it is unlikely that the stench from the spillage of this can full of worms will go away any time soon.
Gerishon Kirima: The Billionaire who Was Held Prisoner by One of His Wives
In the vast realm of Kenyan history, there are many tales that captivate and intrigue. One such mind-blowing story is that of Gerishon Kirima, a billionaire who found himself held captive by one of his wives.
This is a tale that has been brought to the fore-front of remembrance by the recent Babu Owino drama that touches on Kirima land.
Little did Kirima know that his wife, had ulterior motives. She had orchestrated an elaborate plan to manipulate and control his vast fortune. Aging Kirima soon found himself held captive within the confines of his own luxury home, stripped of his power and autonomy.
Nairobi's affluent estate, Kitisuru, gained notoriety in 2010 after one of its well-known inhabitants become ill, thin, and felt "imprisoned" behind the heavy metal gates of his home.
Stinking rich businessman and former municipal lawmaker Gerishon Kirima was kept apart from his loved ones. According to one of his daughters who talked to the media at the time, his third wife Teresia Wairimu had refused to provide him access to the urgently needed medical attention.
In order to rescue Kirima, three doors had to be shattered, one of which was grilled. His feet were bloated and too big to fit into loafers with a blue design. Someone had to assist him.
"Why did you abandon me?" cried a tearful Kirima, dressed in a red sweater, as he hugged his grandchildren Gerald, Gabriel, Waruguru, Wairimu, Charlotte, and Ruthie. I think I'm going to die." With tears in their eyes, they had told him, "You are not dying, Guka (grandfather)."
A plump policeman, gun in hand, broke down in tears at seeing Kirima and his grand-kids. Kirima was the former Kenya Butchery Owners Association president, deputy mayor of Nairobi, assistant minister in President Moi's administration, and the former member of parliament for Starehe. Kirima passed on in South Africa in 2010, while undergoing treatment.
Humble Beginnings
Gerishon Kirima was an example of a Kenyan who had 'come from far.' He started out as a carpenter at the University of Nairobi, when he settled in Nairobi's Bahati area from Kinangop in the 1960s. He then moved to Kaloleni where his wife Agnes Waruguru sold furniture which Kirima himself made when he came from work at the university, outside their house.
Through painstaking saving, the Kirimas ventured into the meat business, the Njiru slaughterhouse, and real estate business, which he supervised while driving around in an old battered Peugeot car.
It was a long arduous journey Gershon Kirima took from Kinangop to live in K&S House in upscale Kitisuru, 10 kilometres Northwest of Nairobi. K&S stands for 'Kirima & Sons,' a company that controlled his Sh750 million estate.
Lessons Learned from Kirima's Ordeal
This astonishing story teaches us several valuable lessons. First and foremost, it underscores the importance of trust and truly knowing the people we allow into our lives. Kirima's unfortunate encounter shows how vulnerability can be exploited, even by those closest to us.
Secondly, it serves as a reminder that wealth and external success do not guarantee happiness or security. Kirima's immense fortune did not shield him from the treachery of his own spouse, highlighting the significance of fostering genuine relationships built on mutual respect and love.
Rich Kenyans like Ibrahim Ambwere can be described as clean non-politician Kenyan Multi billionaire. That is something very rare in the country. His is the amazing and highly inspirational story of an orphan boy who started off sweeping the premises of a mason's premises when he was only 10 years old and ended up so rich that the government of Kenya in the 1980s felt threatened by his wealth. He has no prominent presence in Nairobi and lives a frugal lifestyle similar to that of the richest man in the world, Warren Buffet. This is the amazing story full of life lessons from the least known Kenyan multi-billionaire.
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Patrick Shaw Untold Story: The inside story of the legendary Nairobi super cop Patrick Shaw. A biographical detailed documentary of the man starting with his early days and arrival in Kenya during the Mau Mau and emergency years to his deep involvement in Kenyan politics in the 1980s. In the end it is brutal Kenyan politics that killed him. He should have just stuck to being an extra-ordinarily good cop.
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Pamela Mboya now deceased, Tom Mboya’s widow wrote to Kofi Annan in 2008 as he was mediating peace in Kenya. Part of the letter read; “The assassination of my husband, like others after him, is a matter that has remained shrouded in mystery and speculation, and which has been avoided by successive regimes in this country...”
Later she promised to drop the bombshell in an interview but later changed her mind. This is most probably what she was so hesitant to reveal.
