Mt Breezes Estate has moved to clarify its position amid the ongoing dispute with Crowhill residents in Clever Hills, revealing that the contested road linking the two areas is not a legal route and does not appear on any official Surveyor General or local authority plans.
The controversy centers on an unauthorized path created by Clever Hills residents, which cuts through private property on Mt Breezes to access a tarred road. This route is not part of any approved subdivision layout, and as such, is considered illegal.
Wilson Mhuri, spokesperson for the Mt Breezes Residents Association, emphasized that the subdivision plan for Crowhill, dating back to 2013, includes a designated road leading to a public roundabout, making the unauthorized path redundant.
“We gave Clever Hills residents four years to build their own road, but they failed to do so,” Mhuri explained, setting the record straight on the legality of the route.
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A 2020 High Court ruling (HC 4174/2020) further confirmed Mt Breezes’ rights, affirming that no legal public road exists between the two properties. Despite this clear legal ruling, Crowhill residents have continued to use the illegal route. In response, Mt Breezes has taken measures to protect its private property, including the installation of surveillance cameras, and is now pursuing legal action.
Goromonzi North legislator Ozias Bvute has weighed in on the matter, urging residents to respect the court order and stressing that the dispute has been fueled by illegal land sales. He called attention to a local land baron accused of selling plots unlawfully, further complicating the issue.
“It’s critical that court orders are respected,” Bvute said. “Mt Breezes is a private development with a legitimate court order allowing it to enclose its community and adjoining roads. It’s irresponsible to encourage residents to ignore these rulings. Negotiations should be the route to a peaceful resolution.”
Bvute also took aim at the role of the land baron, saying, “This confusion has been fueled by individuals who have sold land that doesn’t belong to them, which has put pressure on those who purchased illegally. This is what’s at the heart of the ongoing conflict.”
In a statement, Mt Breezes reiterated that it cannot tolerate illegal activities on its property and called on Clever Hills residents to follow the legal processes laid out in their approved plans.
The estate urged Crowhill residents to build a legal road as per the subdivision’s design, rather than continuing to use the unauthorized path.
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