A Kisumu businessman has opened fire on a local church for allegedly grabbing his land and wants it demolished.
The Power of Jesus around the World Church was established in the 80s, on the 1.6 acre land in Kachok.
According to businessman George Okungu, the land registered as Bloc 10/456 was leased to him by Kisumu Municipality in 1979 for 99 years.
“In the lease agreement, investors were required to provide proof that they could secure loans from commercial banks for developing the plots. And I was among the many investors who successfully applied for the leases,” said Okungu.
According to church Bishop Ogonyo Ngede however, the church duly applied to be allocated the land with the relevant government agencies.
“I have been approached by the businessman on the land issue but I could not engage him further. Let him go to court,” said Ngede.
“Anybody who wants to demolish the church should prepare for legal consequences,” he added.