A Nairobi property valued at KSh70 million, at the centre of a legal dispute involving businessman Rajendra Ratilal Sanghani, has reportedly been sold for KSh85 million. The development emerged before the Environment and Land Court on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during proceedings before Lady Justice Lilian Kimani. The dispute involves Sanghani, Thomas Kilonzo Mwanza, and Karen Nkatha Rimita over Title No. Nairobi/Block 6/263/8.
Sanghani had moved to court on April 23 seeking orders to stop the property from being advertised, sold, or transferred. He claims he became financially involved in the property after using his own funds to prevent an impending auction. His financial intervention was part of an agreement concerning the property. However, he later accused Mwanza and Rimita of acting contrary to the agreement, prompting him to seek court protection.
The court was told that Mwanza’s replying affidavit, filed on September 21, showed that the property had already been sold to third parties who are not parties to the case. Following the reported sale, Sanghani's lawyer asked the court to mark the application as spent and sought leave to amend the pleadings to capture the new developments. Mwanza and Rimita did not oppose the request but asked for 14 days to respond after receiving the amended pleadings.
The court granted the timelines and directed the parties to comply with the relevant procedural requirements. The proceedings have also referred to an additional KSh15 million allegedly received in connection with the transaction. The circumstances surrounding the money and how the proceeds were handled remain contested. The case involves complex financial transactions and allegations of breach of agreement.
Rimita has separately raised allegations concerning the use of her signature in connection with a loan application. The matter has reportedly been referred to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, with no finding made so far. The dispute over the property has led to multiple court proceedings and allegations of financial impropriety.
The case will return before the Deputy Registrar on November 4, 2026, for a pre-trial conference, as the parties prepare to address the reported sale and their competing claims over the property. The court's decision on the matter will likely have significant implications for the parties involved. The sale of the property has added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing dispute.
The Environment and Land Court is expected to play a crucial role in resolving the dispute. The court's proceedings will focus on determining the rightful ownership of the property and addressing the allegations of breach of agreement. The outcome of the case will likely have far-reaching consequences for the parties involved and may set a precedent for similar disputes in the future.
Key points
- The property was sold for KSh85 million, despite being valued at KSh70 million.
- The dispute involves allegations of breach of agreement and financial impropriety.
- The case will return to court on November 4, 2026, for a pre-trial conference.
