The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered public land valued at Ksh51 million. The property, measuring 0.514 acres, belongs to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and is located in Nyali, Mombasa County. This recovery was achieved through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement on September 21, 2026, where the registered owner, Omar Tahir, agreed to surrender the property to the public.
The EACC initiated civil proceedings in 2009, filing ELC Case No. 177 of 2009 before the Mombasa Environment and Land Court. Investigations by the Commission revealed that the public property was illegally and irregularly allocated in 2000 by the then Commissioner of Lands, Sammy Mwaita, to former Kuresoi Constituency MP, Zakayo Kipkemboi Cheruiyot. Cheruiyot later transferred the property to Omar Tahir.
The recovered property, known as MN/I/2411, was originally intended for public use. The EACC welcomed the ADR settlement, which brings an end to 17 years of protracted court proceedings. With the property now reverting to the public, the Commission emphasized that it was recovered for the purpose for which it was intended.
The EACC has urged individuals in possession of illegally or irregularly acquired public property to voluntarily surrender it. This, the Commission believes, will help restore public assets while avoiding lengthy litigation and associated costs. The recovery of the KCAA land is seen as a significant step in the Commission's efforts to reclaim public land.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has been actively engaged in reclaiming public land and assets. In this case, the Commission's efforts have resulted in the recovery of a valuable property that can now be utilized for its intended purpose. The EACC's actions are part of its mandate to fight corruption and ensure that public assets are used for the benefit of the public.
The recovered land is located in Nyali, a suburb of Mombasa, a key coastal town in Kenya. The area has seen significant development in recent years, with various projects aimed at improving infrastructure and services. The recovery of the KCAA land is expected to contribute to these development efforts.
The EACC's successful recovery of the Ksh51 million KCAA land demonstrates its commitment to upholding the law and protecting public assets. The Commission's work in this area is crucial in ensuring that public land is used for the intended purposes and that those who engage in corrupt practices are held accountable.
Key points
- EACC recovers Ksh51 million KCAA land in Mombasa through ADR settlement.
- The recovered land was illegally allocated in 2000 and had been in court proceedings for 17 years.
- EACC urges individuals with illegally acquired public property to voluntarily surrender it.
