Activist sues to have Ruto step aside over Weston Hotel

The controversy around Weston Hotel took a new turn after a land dealer sued Deputy President William Ruto over the land on which the hotel sits.

Mr Martin Muriithi Njeru argues that he has sufficient reasons to believe Mr Ruto illegally acquired the land and should be ordered to return it to the government.

“Mr Ruto has publicly admitted that he owns Weston Hotel, which is built on public land. Despite being aware of the illegal acquisition of the land, Mr Ruto has ignored public outcry concerning his illegal acts,” said Njeru.

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Mr Njeru wants the court to order Mr Ruto to step aside pending investigations into the alleged land grabbing, arguing that Mr Ruto occupies an influential position and is likely to interfere with investigations if still in office.

He also wants Mr Ruto stopped from dealing, alienating or transferring the Weston Hotel land until the dispute surrounding the land’s acquisition is determined.

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