NAIROBI, Kenya— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered 12 parcels of public land worth Sh320 million in Kakamega and Bungoma counties, land that had been illegally acquired through collusion between public officials and private individuals.
The parcels, initially designated for government housing, were surrendered to their rightful owners following an extensive EACC probe.
The Commission has now turned its focus to 56 additional parcels of land allegedly grabbed from government agencies, including the State Department for Housing, Judiciary, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Railways, and the National Treasury.
“These parcels were fraudulently acquired and used by private developers to secure bank loans using forged title deeds,” said EACC Western Regional Manager Eric Ngumbi.
“Bribery and graft remain the biggest barriers to efficient service to the people.”
Western Regional Commissioner Samson Macharia,echoed the call for greater collaboration among government agencies, urging administrative officers to take a frontline role in ensuring accountability.
The forum brought together County Commissioners, County Police Commanders, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers, and other senior officials from the wider Western region to discuss strategies for tackling corruption and strengthening national security.
