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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86014, member: 27"]
A judge slammed the brakes on a looming beach eviction, letting silver cyprinid ("Omena") livelihoods survive a power move that nearly erased a Lake Victoria worksite.

Court blocks beach eviction
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[*]Martha Agutu ordered a pause against removals at Nyagina beach.
[*]Froze actions by the Kenya Coast Guard Service.
[*]Keeps traders and fishermen operating during proceedings.
[*]Ruling stands until the case wraps up.
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Eviction threat that sparked panic
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[*]Kenya Coast Guard Service issued a verbal clear-out demand.
[*]Ordered departure by January 27 after notice on January 21, 2026.
[*]Pressure landed with Mbita Sub-county officials present.
[*]Fear spread across Rusinga Island traders.
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Omena work and land history
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[*]Silver cyprinid traders dry fish along Lake Victoria’s shoreline.
[*]The land sits registered to Suba County Council.
[*]Area marked specifically for Nyagina Beach use.
[*]Practice stretches back many years.
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Case filed at Mbita court
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[*]Joseph Kaseu moved the dispute into the Mbita Magistrate Court.
[*]Targeted the Attorney General and local administrators.
[*]Challenged the legality of the eviction attempt.
[*]The argument leaned on long-held possession and designation.
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