The land dispute within the Pentagon community has reached a critical point as residents continue to express frustration over the Ministry of Lands’ delay in resolving their long-standing concerns.

Despite completing drone mapping and presenting the results, the Ministry has yet to carry out the much-needed demarcation process.

This inaction has intensified tensions, particularly as allegations arise regarding potential bias in favor of Derick Thoronka, who claims ownership of a staggering 38 acres of land.

The crux of the conflict lies in Thoronka’s assertion, which many residents vehemently contest.

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According to the majority in the Pentagon community, the land in question rightfully belongs to the Giba family, a long-established name with deep roots in the area. However, the Ministry’s slow pace in settling the matter has raised suspicions of partiality, leaving the residents feeling abandoned and unheard.

The Ministry of Lands initially took a significant step by employing drone technology to map the contested areas. The results of the mapping exercise were shared with the stakeholders, creating hope that demarcations would soon follow to clarify land boundaries and resolve the conflict. Unfortunately, this has yet to materialize.

Residents argue that without clear demarcations, the mapping exercise holds little value, as the land remains in dispute and vulnerable to further claims. “We were hopeful when the Ministry completed the drone mapping,” said one frustrated resident. “But since then, no action has been taken. It’s as though they are trying to protect certain interests instead of delivering justice.”

Derick Thoronka’s claim over 38 acres of land has been a major point of contention. Many community members find his claims unfounded and view them as an attempt to dispossess the rightful owners the Giba family and the community that has lived on these lands for generations.

Pentagon residents have emphasized that the Giba family has historical ties to the land, and their ownership should not be ignored.

They allege that the Ministry’s delays are only serving to embolden Thoronka’s claims, creating unnecessary unrest in an already vulnerable community.

“The people of Pentagon have suffered enough,” said a local advocate. “We’ve survived Ebola, mudslides, and even the pandemic. Now, our very land, of our source of livelihood and identity is at risk because of delays and injustices.”

The growing frustrations in the Pentagon community have led to urgent calls for intervention. Residents are demanding that the Ministry of Lands act with transparency and impartiality by:

1 Expediting the demarcation process to end the uncertainty and confirm rightful ownership.

2 Ensuring that all claims, including Derick Thoronka’s, are thoroughly investigated and based on legitimate historical evidence.

3 Upholding justice for the community and the Giba family, who many believe are the rightful custodians of the land.

Without swift action, the Ministry risks eroding trust and fueling further discontent within the community.

The Pentagon community’s patience is running thin as delays by the Ministry of Lands continue to exacerbate the land dispute. The people have made their voices clear: justice must prevail, and rightful ownership must be affirmed through fair, transparent processes. Whether the Ministry can rise to this challenge or succumb to claims of bias will ultimately determine the peace and stability of the Pentagon area.