The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a 0.514-acre parcel of land valued at Ksh51 million in Nyali, Mombasa County. The land, identified as MN/I/2411, is owned by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). This recovery brings to a close a 17-year dispute that began with allegations of illegal allocation in 2000. The EACC achieved the recovery through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement reached on September 21.
The case originated in 2009 when the EACC filed civil proceedings at the Mombasa Environment and Land Court to retrieve the property. Three individuals were named in the proceedings, including a former Kuresoi Constituency MP who allocated the land to himself while serving as Commissioner of Lands. Despite the land's status as KCAA property, the former MP later transferred the plot to another party, who became the registered owner.
The ADR settlement forced the return of the land to the public, and it will now be used for its original intended purpose. This recovery is part of the EACC's broader effort to recover airport-adjacent parcels. The commission has been actively pursuing the retrieval of illegally allocated lands, and this success follows a July 2025 court ruling that returned 1.73 acres of Moi International Airport land, valued at Ksh104 million, to the public.
The recovered land in Nyali is expected to be utilized for aviation-related purposes, enhancing the operations of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The EACC's efforts to recover public land have been ongoing, with the commission focusing on restoring illegally allocated properties to their rightful owners. This recovery also highlights the commission's commitment to fighting corruption and protecting public assets.
The EACC disclosed that it is pursuing twelve additional parcels excised from the airport, collectively estimated at over Ksh2.5 billion. These parcels are part of a larger effort to recover and restore public land that has been illegally allocated or encroached upon. The commission's actions aim to promote transparency and accountability in land management.
The successful recovery of the 0.514-acre parcel in Nyali demonstrates the EACC's determination to resolve long-standing disputes and recover public land. The commission's use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlements has proven effective in resolving such cases, allowing for the return of land to its rightful owners without lengthy and costly court battles.
The EACC's efforts to recover airport-adjacent parcels are part of a broader strategy to enhance aviation security and ensure that public land is used for its intended purposes. The recovery of the Ksh51 million land in Nyali is a significant milestone in this effort, and the commission is expected to continue pursuing the recovery of other illegally allocated lands.
Key points
- The EACC recovered a 0.514-acre parcel of land valued at Ksh51 million in Nyali, Mombasa County, ending a 17-year dispute.
- The recovered land will be used for its original intended purpose, reinforcing the commission's effort to recover airport-adjacent parcels.
- The EACC is pursuing twelve additional parcels excised from the airport, collectively estimated at over Ksh2.5 billion.
