Before the court hears their case, the nineteen accused parties in the contested Naivasha land have specifically requested a tour of the disputed land to gather evidence and understand the circumstances better.
The 19 are accused of causing substantial damage to an Eburru Hills Farm Limited fence, the value of which is estimated at Ksh. 2.5 million, thereby amplifying the gravity of the charges against them.
The complainant in this case, whose identity remains unknown, has been represented by their attorney. The attorneys have strategically argued that the case should be moved to Naivasha, thereby raising questions about the court's jurisdiction.
"Observe the peculiarities of this case, including the lack of jurisdiction for this court. That is the rationale behind those courts in Naivasha, the court heard.
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Attorney Kibe Muigai stated that the complainant on the charge sheet should be required to present the land's title deed.
According to Kibe, we are asking that the accused receive the survey report and the title deed because it is crucial.
After hearing arguments, Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe decided that the prosecution would have to provide the defense with the title deed and show up on May 23 this year.
The defendants are Ruth Wangui Mwangi, Eliud Kinyanjui Mungai, David Mwaura Wanjiru, John Maina Ngugi, Julius Kinyua John, Elijah Mugwe Ndenderu, and Hiram Ngatia Ndirangu.
Alvin Kamano Ngugi, Ann Wanjiku, George Kimani Thuku, Daniel Njogu Njuguna, Benjamin Ndirangu Mwangi, James Ngugi Nganga, and Joseph Macharia Mwaura are the others.
