Twist as EACC Goes After Ksh1.5 Billion Paid in Ruaraka Land Saga

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The development follows a Court of Appeal decision upholding the Environment and Land Court’s finding that the compensation paid to two companies was unlawful because the disputed property was public land.

In a statement obtained by Kenyans.co.ke on Monday, July 6, the Commission said the ruling confirmed its investigations, which found that the land had already been surrendered to the government under an approved subdivision scheme and therefore constituted public land.

“The judgment affirms the findings of investigations conducted by the Commission into allegations of irregular compensation relating to the portion of the land measuring 13.5 acres on which the two public schools stand,” the statement read.

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The companies had filed an appeal seeking to overturn the earlier ruling, declare the disputed land private property, and compel the National Land Commission (NLC) to pay an additional Ksh1.769 billion in compensation.

They had already received Ksh1.5 billion in compensation, which the judges ruled was unlawful because the government cannot compulsorily acquire land it already owns, prompting the EACC to begin recovering the funds.

In addition, with the appeal now concluded , EACC said it will resubmit the file to facilitate criminal prosecution of those found culpable.

The commission confirmed that investigations into the role of public officials and other individuals involved in processing the payment were completed.

It disclosed that the inquiry file had been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in February 2025 but prosecution was deferred pending the outcome of the appeal.

“Following the determination of the appeal, the Commission has resumed action on the matter and will resubmit the inquiry file to DPP. Those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the statement read.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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