The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has made a major breakthrough in the fight against land grabbing by recovering government property worth KSh 65 million in Eldoret town.
Public Land Restored to the Government
The recovered property is situated in Eldoret’s Central Business District (CBD). It includes two prime parcels of land – Block 7/210 and Block 7/248 – covering a total of 3.44 acres. These plots were originally reserved for government development, including public housing and infrastructure.
According to the EACC, the land had been irregularly allocated to private individuals through fraudulent means. The suspects involved allegedly colluded with land officials to acquire the land without following legal procedures.
Court Action and Legal Redress
To reclaim the land, EACC filed a petition at the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret. The commission sought to nullify the illegal title deeds and requested an injunction to prevent further dealings on the contested property. The court certified the case as urgent, with a hearing scheduled for July 23, 2025.
The commission believes that this legal action will send a strong message to cartels and corrupt officials who have long profited from grabbing public land meant for development.
Part of a Wider Crackdown on Land Grabbing
This recovery is not an isolated case. EACC has been actively reclaiming illegally acquired public land across Uasin Gishu County. In recent months, the commission has successfully recovered assets worth KSh 3.2 billion. These include land belonging to the Judiciary, police, county government, and public hospitals.
Investigations are also underway into 97 more properties in Eldoret suspected to have been grabbed, with an estimated value of over KSh 7.4 billion. EACC officers are working with relevant agencies to trace ownership, revoke illegal titles, and return the land to its rightful public use.
Impact on Eldoret’s Urban Growth
EACC says that reclaiming this land will play a critical role in supporting urban development in Eldoret. Most of the grabbed plots were intended for essential services like police stations, health centers, fire stations, and affordable housing.
The commission emphasized that its goal is to restore public land for the benefit of all citizens. With Eldoret growing rapidly, returning this land to the government will ensure room for expansion of infrastructure and critical services.
Final Word
EACC’s recovery of KSh 65 million worth of land in Eldoret is a significant win in the fight against corruption and land fraud. As more investigations unfold, the commission promises to keep pursuing and reclaiming stolen public assets to restore justice and support national development.
