Ndabibi Land Evictions: Allegations Surface Against President Ruto and Jane Kihara
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The forced eviction of over 140,000 elderly Kenyans, widows, and orphans from Ndabibi farm in Naivasha is a shocking reminder of how power can be used to oppress rather than protect.
The allegations raised by Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity against President William Ruto, Bahati MP Jane Kihara, paint a grim picture of land grabbing and ruthless displacement.
For decades, these elderly Kenyans lived peacefully on the land, many of them having inherited it from their parents who worked for the farm’s previous owner.
Some are now over 90 years old, having known no other home. Yet, according to Dr. Kinity, their tenure ended in violence, harassment, and arrests, acts he claims were sanctioned by those in power.
Why Now?
One of the most disturbing aspects of this case is the timing. These Kenyans lived through the regimes of Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta without issue.
Why is it that only after William Ruto became President that they were suddenly deemed illegal occupants?
Dr. Kinity suggests that this eviction is not just about land but about political motives.
He has drawn parallels to Ruto’s past land dealings, specifically the case of Adrian Mutesi, who allegedly lost 100 acres to Ruto in 2008 but later won it back in court in 2013. The similarity is unsettling.
State-Sanctioned Brutality?
The use of force in evicting these elderly Kenyans is deeply troubling.
Dr. Kinity describes how police officers allegedly harassed, beat, and arrested individuals, some of whom are old enough to be the President’s grandfather.
What kind of leadership allows such cruelty?
If these allegations are true, then the government has failed in its primary duty—to protect its citizens. These people were not criminals. They were elderly Kenyans who had lived on the land for generations.
A Nation That Fails Its Elderly
In many parts of the world, elderly citizens are treated with respect and care.
But in Kenya, it seems the weak and vulnerable are the easiest targets.
Instead of being left to live out their final years in peace, these elders have been thrown out like criminals.
Worse still, the evictions happened during the planting season. How are these people supposed to survive? Where will they go? How will they feed themselves? Dr. Kinity has rightfully asked whether the role of a President is to grab land from the poor or to help them.
The Silence of Leaders
Perhaps what is most disappointing is the silence from other leaders. Jane Kihara, the area MP, has reportedly defended the evictions instead of standing up for her people.
How do leaders who should be protecting citizens become the ones accused of taking everything from them?
If leaders can conspire to take land from the elderly, widows, and orphans today, who will they target next?
A Fight for Justice
Dr. Kinity has made it clear that this matter will not rest until justice is served. He believes that just as Adrian Mutesi won his land back, the Ndabibi residents can also reclaim what is rightfully theirs.
The Constitution of Kenya guarantees every citizen the right to property. No one, not even the President, is above the law. If the allegations against William Ruto, Jane Kihara are true, then they must be held accountable.
The Bigger Question
Beyond this single case, Kenya faces a deeper problem. Land grabbing is not new. The powerful have always preyed on the weak. But at what point will Kenyans say enough is enough?
If we allow such injustices to continue, then we are all at risk. Today it is the elderly of Ndabibi. Tomorrow, it could be you.
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