Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) have apprehended two persons of interest in connection with the fraudulent acquisition of a prime piece of land valued at approximately Ksh5 billion in Mau Narok, Njoro Sub-County.

According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, investigation has since unveiled that the said land, which measures around 4,296 acres, was purchased by the rightful owner from Class Kenya Farming Limited Settlement Fund Trustees for Ksh5 million as documented in an agreement dated June 13, 1977, which was drawn up by T. K. Patel.

Disputed land

The DCI has further revealed that for years, the land has been embroiled in a legal dispute between the two persons of interest, who are brothers and the rightful owner. The brothers purport that the land belonged to their late father, based on a forged Title Grant.

”In a dubious turn of events, the brothers obtained Limited Grant Letters of Administration from the High Court of Kenya in Nakuru on March 23, 2023, under the pretence of claiming interest in the property,” the statement reads in part.

Forged title deed

However, LFIU detectives uncovered that the brothers were previously farm managers on the property and that the title they presented is a complete forgery. Following extensive investigations, the case file was submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Upon thorough review, the ODPP directed that the suspects be charged with the following offences: conspiracy to commit a felony, forgery, forcible detainer, giving false information to a public servant, and false swearing.

Appearing before the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Nakuru, the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges and were released on bond terms of Ksh2 million with surety of similar amounts or Cashbail of Ksh1 million each.