The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained court orders to preserve approximately 4 hectares of Kitale School land valued at Ksh 50 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, in collusion with former Commissioner of Lands, Wilson Gachanja.
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.
On 9th July 2025, the Environment and Land Court in Kitale issued a temporary injunction against any dealings on the property.
The court also suspended rent collection from commercial activities on the land.
Leave for EACC to appoint a receiver to manage the property was also issued.
In addition, the court directed the preservation of rental income in a joint interest-earning account pending final determination.
“This ruling marks a significant milestone in public asset recovery, reinforcing EACC’s commitment to protecting public resources and upholding the integrity of public institutions,” EACC said.
Earlier this month, the anti-graft agency had also moved to court in a bid to recover prime public land valued at Ksh 200 million located in the heart of Eldoret Central Business District.
According to EACC, the land in question is located within the Eldoret CBD and measures a total of 3.44 acres. It was originally reserved for government housing.
The land is alleged to have been fraudulently and illegally alienated for the benefit of an individual named in court documents as Wilfred Kitur Kimalat.
