EACC Intensifies Land Probe, Targets Sh1.5bn Recovery and Officials in Parklands, Ruaraka Cases
Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is moving to recover Sh1.5bn paid to two firms in the Ruaraka land saga and investigating alleged illegal ownership of Parklands land linked to Mandera Governor Ali Roba. The Chief Land Registrar faces arrest over a separate land case.
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Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing the recovery of Sh1.5 billion allegedly paid unlawfully to two companies in the Ruaraka land saga, according to the Daily Nation. The funds were disbursed to Afrison Export Import Ltd and Huelands Ltd, entities under scrutiny for their involvement in irregular land transactions.
The investigation centers on whether due process was followed in the allocation and compensation for the Ruaraka land. The EACC has not disclosed the original owner or the basis for the payment but confirmed its intent to reclaim the funds through legal channels. No charges have yet been filed against the firms or individuals linked to them.
Separately, the EACC is investigating the ownership of land in Parklands allegedly belonging to a school but currently under the name of Mandera Governor Ali Roba, the Daily Nation reports. The inquiry focuses on whether the transfer violated legal or ethical standards, particularly given the property's purported educational use. Governor Roba has not publicly responded to the allegations.
In a related development, the Chief Land Registrar faces imminent arrest if he fails to appear in court, the Daily Nation said. The warrant stems from the Mama Ngina and Criticos land case, where irregular registration processes are under review. The registrar is accused of failing to comply with court orders to produce records or appear for questioning.
The cases reflect ongoing scrutiny of historical and recent land transactions in Kenya, where the EACC continues to prioritize asset recovery and accountability in public office.