This archive report was first published on 5 November 2021.
November 5, 2021, marked a significant day for Mandera East MP Omar Maalim, as he managed to acquire an award. However, this achievement was overshadowed by a series of allegations against him.
According to videos shared on Kenyan Bulletin, Maalim, who was elected on the Economic Freedom Party (EFP) ticket, has been accused of land grabbing. The MP has allegedly fenced off a road to pastoralists' farms, restricting access to grazing lands.
Maalim's actions have sparked outrage, with many questioning his motives. In a recent interview, he complained about low voter registration in the region, citing it as a reason for his actions. However, this explanation has been met with skepticism, with many accusing him of using this as a pretext to block members of the public from accessing the grazing lands.
Mandera East MP has fenced the road to their farms pic.twitter.com/HFk3WQdmoK — The Kenyan Bulletin (@kenyanbulletin) November 5, 2021
