The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained court orders to preserve approximately 4 hectares of Kitale School land valued at KSh50 million.
The land originally designated for educational use, was illegally allocated in 1994 to the late Nathaniel K. Tum, then Chairperson of the Parents Teachers Association, (PTA).
In a statement, the anticorruption body indicated that the former chair was allegedly allocated the land in collusion with former Commissioner of Lands, Wilson Gachanja.
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Investigations revealed that the land was fraudulently converted to private commercial use and developed into a petrol station, supermarket, warehouse, and rental apartments, encroaching on critical school infrastructure.
The July 9, 2025 ruling by the Environment and Land Court in Kitale , the court issued a temporary injunction against any dealings on the property, Suspension of rent collection from commercial activities, leave for EACC to appoint a receiver to manage the property and Preservation of rental income in a joint interest-earning account pending final determination.
The ruling marks a significant milestone in public asset recovery, reinforcing EACC’s commitment to protecting public resources and upholding the integrity of public institutions.
By Obegi Malack
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