Lamu families resist land encroachment post-coal project

Residents in Lamu are continuing their struggle to safeguard their ancestral land. The conflict began after a large-scale coal project was canceled. Over 600 farmers are involved in the ongoing battle. The project, valued at Sh200 billion, was abandoned years ago. Local communities fear further land loss without proper compensation. The issue has sparked legal and political debates. Efforts to resolve the dispute are ongoing. The situation highlights the challenges of land rights in the region.

The conflict underscores the ongoing challenges of land rights and environmental concerns in rural Kenya.