The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to recover KSh1.5 billion and revive criminal proceedings over land compensation paid to two companies.
The move follows a Court of Appeal ruling that declared the compensation unlawful and affirmed the disputed land is public property. The 13.5-acre parcel is occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive Inn Primary School.
In a statement, the EACC said its investigations found the land had been surrendered to the government under an approved subdivision scheme. The companies had received KSh1.5 billion and sought an additional KSh1.769 billion.
The inquiry file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions in February 2025 but prosecution was deferred pending the appeal outcome. The EACC will resubmit the file and prosecute those found culpable. It also called on the Ministry of Education and the National Land Commission to process title documents.