Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty in a Ksh.1.3 billion land fraud case. The sentence was delivered by Magistrate Dolphina Alego on November 2, 2026. Chelogoi was found guilty on five counts of fraudulent dealings over a 7.39-hectare parcel in Lower Kabete, Nairobi. The case involved the fraudulent acquisition and disposal of the high-value land.
The court directed that the sentences will run concurrently, meaning Chelogoi will serve a 3-year custodial sentence. The prosecution had accused Chelogoi of involvement in the fraudulent acquisition and disposal of the parcel. Chelogoi, who served as Nairobi PC during the Moi-era, has been embroiled in the protracted land dispute for years. The court did not impose a fine as an alternative to the custodial sentence.
The case relates to the fraudulent dealings over the high-value Lower Kabete land, valued at Ksh.1.3 billion. Chelogoi was initially charged with six counts, but was found guilty on five counts. The court heard that Chelogoi was involved in the fraudulent acquisition and disposal of the parcel. The land is located in a prime area of Nairobi.
Chelogoi's sentencing brings to a close a long-standing case that has been in court for several years. The former administrator was accused of using his position to acquire and dispose of the land fraudulently. The court found that Chelogoi had contravened the law in his dealings over the land.
Magistrate Dolphina Alego delivered the sentence after finding Chelogoi guilty of the charges. The court took into account the seriousness of the offence and the position of trust that Chelogoi had held as Nairobi Provincial Commissioner. The sentence is seen as a significant step in holding accountable those in positions of power who engage in corrupt activities.
The land fraud case is one of several high-profile cases in Kenya involving corruption and abuse of power. The case has been closely watched, given Chelogoi's position as a former administrator. The sentence sends a message that those in positions of power will be held accountable for their actions.
Chelogoi's lawyer had sought a lenient sentence, but the court ruled that a custodial sentence was the most appropriate punishment. The court also ordered that Chelogoi pay the costs of the case. The sentence marks the end of a long and complex case that has involved multiple court appearances and adjournments.
Key points
- Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi sentenced to 3 years in prison for Ksh.1.3 billion land fraud.
- Chelogoi found guilty on five counts of fraudulent dealings over a 7.39-hectare parcel in Lower Kabete, Nairobi.
- The sentence was delivered by Magistrate Dolphina Alego on November 2, 2026.
