Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has petitioned the Senate to intervene in a land dispute affecting residents of Two Rivers Crescent Estate in Ruiri, Kiambu County, amid allegations of harassment, intimidation, and threats of unlawful eviction.

According to a statement by the Parliament of Kenya on Friday, June 5, 2026, Thang’wa called on the Senate Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources to investigate the dispute and establish the legal status of the contested parcels of land.

The dispute revolves around land reportedly purchased by residents from the estate of the late James Kanyotu.

According to the residents, they are legitimate owners who acquired the properties lawfully and possess valid ownership documents.

However, their ownership claims have been challenged by Willy Kihara Njoki, who reportedly claims to be the sole beneficiary of the late Kanyotu’s estate and has questioned the legality of previous land transactions.

“These residents say they bought the land lawfully and hold valid ownership documents. The Committee must establish the legal status of the parcels, verify the ownership records and determine the basis upon which their titles are being challenged,” Thang’wa told the Senate.

Residents facing threats

The senator expressed concern that the dispute has escalated beyond legal contestation, with residents allegedly facing threats, intimidation, destruction of property and attempts at forceful eviction.

He further claimed that complaints made by residents to law enforcement agencies have not resulted in adequate investigations or protection.

“The rule of law must protect innocent purchasers from harassment, fraudulent claims, loss of land records and unlawful dispossession. No resident should be left exposed to intimidation or eviction where ownership records can be verified,” Thang’wa said.

Thang’wa wants the Committee to establish action taken by the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on complaints lodged by residents.

The lawmaker is also seeking immediate measures to secure affected residents, prevent further harassment or evictions, and strengthen safeguards against similar land disputes in the future.

The request has been committed to the Senate Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources for action.