A quiet Nyaronde village in Borabu now lives in fear after a shocking case of a forceful takeover of family land involving a 45-year-old man. Charles Kambaga Nyakondo has turned his elderly parents’ home into a battlefield. He has threatened his 79-year-old mother, Stella Mogaka, and his ailing 90-year-old father, Francisco Nyakondo Kambaga. A viral video shows him attacking the frail couple. The family now pleads for protection, saying the man aims to disinherit everyone and take the land by force. Forceful Takeover of Family Land in Nyamira Exposes Abuse and Broken Systems The land dispute traces its roots to a decision made by Mzee Nyakondo years ago. He tried to divide his land between his two wives. His plan looked simple. Each wife would get her own portion and later share it with her children. His first wife completed her subdivision without a fight.
Trouble erupted when the second wife tried to register her share. Kambaga, her first-born son, rushed to the Nyamira lands office and placed a caution. He blocked his own mother from securing her land. His two younger brothers supported their mother, but the fight had already started.
When the mother and sons went to Keroka law courts to lift the caution, they were shocked. The court declared the old man’s subdivisions illegal. It then ordered the land registrar to surrender the original title and cancel every subdivision already done. This ruling placed the entire family back to zero, and Kambaga used that opening to tighten his grip.
The ruling made the parents more vulnerable. Instead of bringing peace, it created a bigger conflict. The elderly couple say Kambaga celebrated the court's decision and immediately began using the law against them. Court Orders Fuel the Crisis This week, Keroka magistrate C. Ombija issued a fresh order. The directive instructed the OCS to give Kambaga access to “his house.” The family says that house does not exist. Kambaga has lived in a rental house in Kijauri town, six kilometres away. He has never built anything on the land.
But with the new order in hand, he stormed the compound on Saturday. He came with building materials. He ordered workers to start raising a structure at high speed. Witnesses say he shouted at his fragile parents. He called his sister names and warned everyone to stay out of his way.
The old woman was left trembling. Neighbours feared stepping in despite the clear danger. They feared being caught in the legal mess that hangs over the property. Family Accuses Kambaga of Plotting to Sell the Land The family now insists Kambaga is not fighting for a home. They claim he plans to sell the land. They believe a woman he has been cohabiting with is influencing decisions at the courts and land registry. The relatives fear he wants to dispossess the ageing couple and leave his siblings landless.
They say the man is deeply alcoholic and unstable. They worry he could turn violent again. His father now struggles with health problems. His mother is elderly and frightened. Their only wish is to live their last days in peace.
Below is a breakdown of the family members affected by the land conflict. Family Member Age Role in Dispute Francisco Nyakondo Kambaga 90 Land owner resisting takeover Stella Mogaka 79 Victim of assault by son Charles Kambaga Nyakondo 45 Accused of violent takeover Two younger brothers Adults Supporting mother and father First wife of Nyakondo Elder Successfully got her title A Cry for Help from a Fearful Family The elderly man now pleads with authorities to protect him. He feels trapped between violent threats and confusing court orders. He fears his son might throw him out of his own land. He also fears the legal system is failing him. He asks the government to step in before the situation becomes deadly.
The family wants the Ministry of Lands, the police, and human rights defenders to intervene. They hope someone will stop the rogue son from using court orders to intimidate the elderly. They want the land issue revisited. They want his caution lifted. They want protection.
For now, the tense homestead waits. The old parents sit in fear. They wonder whether justice will favour truth or the loudest voice. Their hope is that the ugly, forceful takeoverof family land will finally come to an end.