Battle of two brothers over land inheritance leads to huge loss

In 2016, Isaac went to Eldoret Land and Environment court seeking to claim Nathan's share, alleging that he was entitled to inherit 100 acres of their father's land.

And the eviction order was served on January 28, 2023, where the court gave Nathan a 30-day' notice to move out of the disputed land, which he claimed to have lived in for over 40 years since he was born.

"I got a stay order last week on March 1. The police and the plaintiff were served, but Isaac allegedly ignored the stay order and unlawfully entered my land and destroyed it," he stated, noting that he had an eviction order, but the police were not informed about it.

He also accused the police claiming "they failed to timely respond upon raising concerns when the properties were destroyed."

He estimated the investments, including a dairy farm, sugarcane plantations and farm tools and machinery he has made for years to be worth Sh5 million that had been destroyed.

Isaac claimed that the registered land No. Nandi/Eisero 425 was in question, and the court ruled as he is supposedly the owner.

"The Eldoret court ordered that Nathan should vacate the land, and the 30 days he was given elapsed. The action taken was within the law. The claimed stay order was neither here nor there," he stated.

The Nandi county commissioner, Herman Shambi, confirmed the unfortunate act meted on the family and said that an investigation had been launched to establish the merit of the court orders used to evacuate the family.

"I have summoned the family to record statements. We will resolve this matter," said Shambi.