{"id":5269,"date":"2024-07-22T13:23:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=5269"},"modified":"2024-07-22T14:11:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T11:11:28","slug":"kakamega-lobby-group-wants-dpp-ingonga-fired-over-alleged-land-grabbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=5269","title":{"rendered":"Kakamega: Lobby Group Wants DPP Ingonga Fired Over Alleged Land Grabbing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><em><strong>By Horizon News Reporter<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga Mulele is on the radar of the civil society for the allegation of land grabbing.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The lobby group in Kakamega have consequently threatened to initiate his removal from office if he does not demolish a wall he built that allegedly encroaches on a public road leading to Jabstir Academy.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The controversial wall, constructed by the DPP, has sparked outrage among residents and the activists who claim it obstructs access to the school, posing a significant inconvenience and safety hazard for students and the community.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The lobby group observed that the wall not only violates public right of way but also symbolizes the misuse of power by a high-ranking public official.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Addressing the press at the school in Kakamega town on Monday, Philip Wanyonyi Wekesa, the Citizens for Good Governance director said that the DPP erected a perimeter wall on a public road and blocked the entrance to the school.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cAs members of the civil society, we would like to strongly condemn the actions of the (DPP), Renson Mulele Ingonga, for his alleged involvement in the encroachment and blocking of a public road leading to Jabstir Academy in Kakamega town. The academy, which serves as a vital educational institution in our community, has faced significant disruptions due to the blockade orchestrated by the DPP,\u201d said Mr Wekesa<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5270\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0040.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em><strong>Philip Wanyonyi Wekesa (Centre) addressing the press in Kakamega town on Monday.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Wekesa, a prominent human rights defender known for her advocacy on land rights stated, \u201cIt is unacceptable for any individual, regardless of their position, to infringe upon public property and hinder access to essential services like education. We demand immediate action from the DPP to rectify this situation.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cUpon perusal of records from the Ministry of Lands, Housing, Urban Areas and Physical Development in January 12, 2024, he was cautioned against encroaching on the said parcel of land and stop construction of a wall fence blocking access to Jabstir Academy but usurped his powers and went on to block the road,\u201d said Wekesa<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe proprietors of Jabstir Academy bought their parcel of land in 1985 while the DPP bought his in October 2023. Instead of being a good neighbour, we have information he is now tormenting the proprietors of the school using his position to scare them away from seeking justice and beat them into submission to his atrocities,\u201d he added<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5263\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0036.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The activists want Mr Ingonga to with immediate effect stop any further activities on the land he encroached on, demolish the buildings or works on the disputed piece of land that has brought about the conflict and restore the land to its original or near condition before.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The activists have given Mulele a two-week ultimatum to remove the wall, failing which they plan to file a petition with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate proceedings for his removal.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cCitizens for Good Governance calls upon the Commission for Administration of Justice (CAJ) to intervene immediately in this matter. It is imperative that swift action be taken to ensure the restoration of unimpeded access to Jabstir Academy and to uphold the principles of justice and fairness,\u201d said Wekesa<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5264\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0031.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He added: \u201cWe will also be applying to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to review a court ruling (ELCLC No. E001 of 2024) in the Environment and Land Court at Kakamega delivered on February 15, 2024 by Justice D.O Ohumbo. We want to believe the ruling denied Jabstir Academy rightful ownership of the disputed parcel of land despite the evidence that was presented in court,\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to Elvis Wamalwa, an activist, said that he was saddened to see \u201ca whole DPP grabbing land \u201cand then construct a perimeter wall to block any entry to the school. \u201cThe road is essential for safe and convenient access to the school. The current situation is untenable and must be resolved promptly\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cWe want him investigated for abuse of power because what he is doing is wrong. Even JSC should review the court ruling as the judgment is biased,\u201d said Mr Wamalwa.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5265\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG-20240722-WA0026.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Benbella Oyalo, who has been a parent at the school for the last eight years\u00a0 said they are finding it difficult to gain access to the school and that they have been forced to make a temporary entry next to the road leading to Kakamega Stage Lodge, a move he termed, has led to a series of accidents.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cWe have been using the road in question but we can\u2019t use it because the DPP has blocked it. It\u2019s difficult to access the school and going by the number of motorcycle and TukTuk accidents being recorded at the school gate, we are afraid we might lose our children to road carnage,\u201d said Mr Oyalo<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201cIt will be good that the DPP opens the road and allows the pupils and parents to access the school so that we can resume our normal operations. We want to be good neighbours with him and now enemies,\u201d he added<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Attempts to reach DPP Mulele for comment have so far been unsuccessful.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Earlier when the dispute started, Western Regional Commissioner Irungu Macharia acknowledged that the school acquired the lease title legally.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Mr Macharia said the only issue in dispute with the private developer (DPP) was the access road that serves three parcels of land in the bloc.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe school is the legal owner of the parcel according to documents from the Land Registrar\u2019s office,\u201d said Macharia<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Mary Stella Kombo, Jabstir Academy director, went to court to have the DPP remove the perimeter wall but Judge Dalmas Ohungo struck out the case on technicalities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cI am persuaded that the plaintiff lacks locus standi as she stated that she is suing on behalf of her husband Richard Kombo but the power of attorney does not permit her to pose as a plaintiff,\u201d ruled Judge Ohungo, adding, \u201cThe suit is for striking out and she may have to start afresh while keeping fidelity to the specific power of attorney,\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Horizon News Reporter The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga Mulele is on the radar of the civil society for the allegation of land grabbing. The lobby group in Kakamega have consequently threatened to initiate his removal from office if he does not demolish a wall he built that allegedly encroaches on a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-governance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kakamega: Lobby Group Wants DPP Ingonga Fired Over Alleged Land Grabbing - Horizon News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=5269\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kakamega: Lobby Group Wants DPP Ingonga Fired Over Alleged Land Grabbing - Horizon News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"By Horizon News Reporter The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga Mulele is on the radar of the civil society for the allegation of land grabbing. 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