National Super Alliance (NASA) Flag bearer Raila Odinga has vowed to demolish all ranches owned by foreigners in Laikipia County if he wins the August 8 elections. Speaking in an interview with The Times, the Opposition Chief stated that the massive land occupied by the ranches should be put into more productive use.
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Laikipia County has for the past few months been marred by violence where a lot of people
have been killed and scores injured after attacks by illegal raiders.
In March, Sosian Ranch Owner Tristan Voorspuy was shot dead by invaders after he visited
his ranch to assess a damage caused in a previous attack.
The Sosian Ranch had been a popular holiday spot for the British Royal family.
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