Muturi made the claims while addressing the long-standing land dispute involving thousands of acres previously associated with Del Monte Kenya.
According to the former attorney general, the large parcel of land should have been returned to local communities after years of occupation by the multinational fruit company.
The land in question is located around Kandara and parts of Kiambu County, where residents have for years argued that the property historically belonged to their communities before it was leased out for commercial farming.
The land in question is located around Kandara and parts of Kiambu County, where residents have for years argued that the property historically belonged to their communities before it was leased out for commercial farming.
Muturi alleged that instead of the land being redistributed to the residents who claim ancestral ownership, there are attempts to take control of the property for other interests.
The former speaker of the National Assembly claimed that the issue goes beyond a simple land allocation dispute and could involve powerful individuals within government circles.
His remarks have quickly drawn attention across the political landscape, especially because the claims directly mention President Ruto. At the time of reporting, the presidency had not issued an immediate response to Muturi’s allegations.
The land dispute involving Del Monte farms has been a contentious matter in central Kenya for many years.
Community leaders and residents have repeatedly argued that thousands of acres were historically taken from local families and later leased to the fruit processing company.
The matter has previously been raised in Parliament, with several lawmakers calling for investigations into how the land was acquired and whether communities were adequately compensated.
In Kandara and nearby areas, the issue remains politically sensitive because many residents believe the land should be returned to the people who originally lived and farmed there.
Muturi’s latest remarks have reignited calls from residents and local leaders demanding transparency in the handling of the land.
Some community members have urged the national government to clarify the status of the land and outline clear plans on whether it will be returned to the public, sold, or maintained under existing lease arrangements.
Others have argued that the dispute highlights the broader challenge of historical land injustices in Kenya, where communities continue to fight for recognition of ancestral land rights decades after the properties were transferred to private or corporate entities.
As the debate intensifies, many residents in Murang’a and Kiambu counties are calling for an open investigation into the matter.
The matter has previously been raised in Parliament, with several lawmakers calling for investigations into how the land was acquired and whether communities were adequately compensated.
In Kandara and nearby areas, the issue remains politically sensitive because many residents believe the land should be returned to the people who originally lived and farmed there.
Muturi’s latest remarks have reignited calls from residents and local leaders demanding transparency in the handling of the land.
Some community members have urged the national government to clarify the status of the land and outline clear plans on whether it will be returned to the public, sold, or maintained under existing lease arrangements.
Others have argued that the dispute highlights the broader challenge of historical land injustices in Kenya, where communities continue to fight for recognition of ancestral land rights decades after the properties were transferred to private or corporate entities.
As the debate intensifies, many residents in Murang’a and Kiambu counties are calling for an open investigation into the matter.
They insist that any decision regarding the 7,400-acre parcel must prioritise the interests of local communities who believe they are the rightful beneficiaries of the land.
The controversy is expected to continue attracting national attention as political leaders weigh in and the government faces pressure to respond to the allegations.
The controversy is expected to continue attracting national attention as political leaders weigh in and the government faces pressure to respond to the allegations.
