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Proposal to Relocate Lamu GK Prison Sparks Uproar as Questions Emerge Over 715-Acre Prime Parcel Near LAPSSET Port
['Kenya Today']
Kenya Today
24354, measuring approximately 289.38 hectares (about 715 acres) and currently reserved for the Kenya Prisons Service, be transferred to LCDA for the development of the Lamu Port City Central Business District (CBD).
Some critics have called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to scrutinize any proposed transfer to ensure that all legal and constitutional procedures are followed and that public land remains protected.
Marubu states that establishing a modern central business district is necessary to support the economic growth expected around the Port of Lamu.
At this stage, the documents available indicate that the relocation is a proposal, not an approved government decision.
Whether the proposal advances will depend on decisions by the relevant government agencies and compliance with Kenya's legal requirements governing public land.