The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has scored a major win in the fight against land grabbing after successfully recovering a section of Karura Forest land valued at KSh 2.8 billion. The move restores the property to public ownership, marking another milestone in efforts to safeguard Kenya’s protected environmental spaces.
Highlights:
- EACC recovers Karura Forest land worth KSh 2.8 billion.
- The property had been irregularly allocated to private developers.
- Court orders the land to revert to public ownership.
- EACC hails the recovery as a victory for environmental protection.
- Karura remains one of Nairobi’s most vital green spaces.
Main Story:
Landmark Recovery for Public Land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reclaimed a prime parcel of Karura Forest land in Nairobi valued at KSh 2.8 billion, following a successful court battle against individuals who had illegally acquired it.
The contested land, located within one of the capital’s most protected green zones, had been fraudulently transferred to private developers through irregular processes. After presenting detailed evidence, the court ruled in favor of EACC, ordering that the property be restored to the state.
Protecting Nairobi’s Green Heritage
Karura Forest, a globally recognized conservation area, has long faced encroachment threats due to its prime location and rising land value. The recovery reaffirms Kenya’s stance on protecting public and ecological lands from illegal allocations that compromise environmental sustainability.
EACC applauded the judgment, noting that it reflects ongoing efforts to reclaim grabbed public property and hold those involved in corrupt land dealings accountable.
Continued Crackdown on Land Grabbing
The anti-graft agency emphasized its commitment to tracking and reclaiming public assets lost through fraud, particularly forest reserves, wetlands, and road reserves.
“This recovery reinforces our mandate to protect Kenya’s public resources and restore illegally acquired land back to the people,” the Commission stated.
The win comes amid a broader government effort to secure urban green spaces and combat corruption-driven land grabs that have plagued public lands for decades.
Karura’s recovery is more than a legal triumph it’s a reminder that Kenya’s natural heritage belongs to the people, not profiteers.
