A land‑buying venture that marketed the acquisition of Kimintet farm in Trans Mara, Narok County, to families in Borabu, Nyamira County, is now the subject of a dispute after residents say they collectively lost Sh234 million.

The aggrieved residents, joined by human‑rights activists, staged a protest on Monday demanding answers from the lawyer who presented himself as the facilitator of the transaction.

According to the protesters, the advocate promised parcels of the farm but the land never materialised, despite many participants handing over their life savings.

Those affected include widows, orphans and low‑income families who say they sold property or emptied savings in anticipation of owning land, only to be left with nothing.

Human‑rights activist Fred Momanyi called for an independent investigation, urging authorities to trace the money collected, identify recipients and determine the fate of the promised land.

The protesters specifically asked the Law Society of Kenya to examine the lawyer’s conduct and, if misconduct is found, to take disciplinary action.

They also urged investigative agencies to establish whether any criminal offences were committed and to follow the financial trail of the Sh234 million.

Momanyi highlighted the vulnerability of the victims, noting that the losses represent years of savings and, for many, the only chance to secure homes for their children.