Man named in KDF land dispute claims his life is in danger after CS Duale's warning

Wilson Too Chepsilonge, whom Duale told to keep off a Kenya Defence Force (KDF) Recruits Training School (RTS) land in Kamagut, Uasin Gishu recorded the statement at Eldoret Central Police station on Monday, saying he fears for his life. 

"Some strange individuals have been following me, they even kidnapped my grandson before even the CS mentioned me about the land,” said the Chairman of Leseru - Tebeson Society.

Chepsilonge, a retired teacher claimed that some cartels are interested with the 3,500 acre parcel of land belonging to one their 500 members.

"We paid all land rates amounting to Ksh. 26 million and we have all the bonafide documents to the land, we have no issues with military land in question because ours is different," said Chepsilonge.

Human rights activist led by Centre Against Torture (CAT) CEO Kimutai Kirui condemned the utterances of the CS, noting that it's a recipe for violence.

Kirui has appeal to Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) to intervene and take action.

During a tour of the disputed military land in Kiplombe, Kamagut on March 28, Duale was heard mentioning Chepsilonge, daring him to submit his documents to the land ministry for verification. 

“There is a man called Chepsilonge, he is from Kapsabet. I want you take (tell) this to him, if the title he has is original, I want him to go to the land commission office on Tuesday to tell them to verify the paper. We are ready to present evidence that the document that cartels, led by Chepsilonge, are carrying around is fake,” Duale stated. 

He further accused Chepsilonge’s son of sending a message to him (Duale) and Lands PS Nixon Korir seeking their ‘help’. He said Chepsilonge’s son offered 100 acres in return for the unnamed favour. 

“Our KDF have firm instructions to deal with Chepsilonge. I will deal with him. I want to help you all to get title deeds. When you see Chepsilonge, take a cane and chase him. Are you ready to chase Chepsilonge? How many are ready to chase Chepsilonge?” the CS further told the crowd. 

During the tour last week, Duale said the government is committed to ending the dispute between the military and residents of Kamagut and Kiplombe in Uasin Gishu County.