Proposed Kenya-Qatar Land Deal Stirs Controversy
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
The Kenyan government is considering leasing a large tract of land in the Tana River Delta in eastern Kenya to Qatar's government. In return, Qatar would build a port in the seaside town of Lamu that supporters of the deal say would provide thousands of jobs and boost tourism. But the proposed deal comes at a time when Kenya is grappling with famine, and critics say Kenya would be better off keeping the land in the hands of small farmers. Cathy Majtenyi visited the Tana River Delta and files this report for VOA.
