MPs probe claims of land fraud and forced evictions in Nairobi and Nandi
By Faith Lagat, April 24, 2026The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands has commenced investigations into petitions alleging land fraud, unlawful dispossession, and forced evictions in Nairobi and Nandi counties.
The matter was presented during a session at Bunge Tower on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The committee heard the first petition filed by Dave Walter Mburu, who claims he was fraudulently dispossessed of a 1.5-acre parcel, L.R. No. 209/324/3, along Lenana Road in Nairobi.
Mburu stated that the cited actions violated his constitutional rights under Articles 10, 40 and 47, covering governance principles, protection of property, and fair administrative action.
“The first petition, filed by Dave Walter Mburu, concerns the alleged fraudulent dispossession of a 1.5-acre parcel of land known as L.R. No. 209/324/3, located along Lenana Road in Nairobi. Mburu claims that his constitutional rights under Articles 10, 40, and 47 of the Constitution of Kenya were violated,” the committee stated.
He has requested parliamentary intervention to restore his ownership rights and address what he terms unlawful deprivation of property. Members noted that the petition raises questions on land registration processes and ownership verification within urban areas.
Petition on large-scale land acquisition in Nandi
The committee also considered a second petition submitted by Tambul Farmers Company Limited concerning Land Reference Number 1468 in what was formerly Nandi District, now Nandi South in Tinderet Sub-County.
The company, composed of approximately 565 members, stated that it entered into a sale agreement on November 8, 1989, with directors of Chemilil Sisal Estates Limited for 3,620 acres of land, buildings, and other assets.
The petitioners indicated that the full purchase price of Ksh 42,884,570 was paid and that land consent was issued on March 1, 1990, by the then District Commissioner of Tinderet, who chaired the land control board.
The petition further states that after taking possession and settling families on the land, the group later experienced what they described as organised violence that led to their eviction from the property.
Parliamentary review
Committee Chairperson Nyamoko Joash confirmed that the committee will undertake fact-finding missions to verify the claims raised in both petitions before preparing a detailed report for presentation to the House.
Members of the committee noted concerns over delays in the submission of land dispute petitions to Parliament, stating that many cases involving property rights and evictions take extended periods before being formally addressed.
The committee indicated that the investigations will focus on documentation, land ownership records, and administrative processes related to the disputed properties in both Nairobi and Nandi.
Land governance concerns
The petitions reflect ongoing cases of contested land ownership, fraudulent transfers, and displacement claims reported in different parts of the country.
Lawmakers noted that such disputes often involve historical transactions, registration challenges, and enforcement gaps within land administration systems.
The committee is expected to compile findings from the investigations and table a report in the National Assembly for further consideration and possible legislative or administrative action.