EACC recovers Ksh 13m from ex-Nairobi official in cemetery land scandal
EACC recovers Ksh 13m from ex-Nairobi official in cemetery land scandal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Ksh13 million from a former Nairobi City Council official, who was implicated in a multi-million-shilling cemetery land scandal.
The funds were recovered from the former Chairperson of the Technical Evaluation Committee after an order by the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court.
According to Justice Benjamin Musyoki, the individual allegedly received the money as a kickback for facilitating the fraudulent procurement process of the land.
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“In a judgment delivered on March 24, 2026, Justice Benjamin Musyoki of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court found that the former official was central to the transaction,” a statement from EACC read.
“The court held that she orchestrated and guided the flawed procurement process, and that the money she received was a reward for her involvement. The court further ruled that the funds rightfully belonged to the public and must be returned to the public coffers,” it added.
Investigation by the commission revealed that the Nairobi County government lost a substantial amount of public funds through the irregular procurement process of the land, which is valued at Ksh283 million.
The land acquired was unsuitable for its intended purpose, and the contract price was inflated. Of the total amount, Ksh110 million was paid to the registered owner, while the balance was fraudulently shared among individuals who facilitated the scheme, according to EACC.
So far, the commission has revealed that it has recovered Ksh80 million through civil suits targeting those who benefited from the scene.
“Those implicated were charged, prosecuted, and convicted for various offences, including procurement irregularities and money laundering,” EACC stated.
“The former official was convicted in Nairobi Anti-Corruption Criminal Case No. 20 of 2010 on May 15, 2018, and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on two counts, in addition to a mandatory fine of Ksh52 million,” it added.
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