- John Kaigi Gika, an 87-year-old retired railway worker, is fighting for justice after his family’s land, seized over two decades ago, is now being developed by wealthy investors
- Despite holding original ownership documents and a court order, Gika has faced numerous obstacles, including false assault charges and intimidation, as the land is subdivided and sold
- The Gika family’s efforts to reclaim their property have been thwarted by financial constraints and corruption, leaving them in debt and struggling for justice
John Kaigi Gika, an 87-year-old retired railway worker, is desperately seeking justice after his family’s land, seized over two decades ago, is now being developed by wealthy investors.
Despite owning original documents and a court order confirming his family’s claim, Gika has seen the land, valued at Sh30 million, overrun by land dealers who continue to subdivide and sell it.
Gika, who acquired the land in 1954, has been embroiled in a protracted battle against unscrupulous land dealers who have illegally sold and subdivided the property.
The land, situated in Nakuru’s high-end London Estate, is now being developed with multi-million-shilling projects.
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Gika claims that prominent businessmen and influential figures are behind the illegal transactions, which have continued despite his family’s legal efforts to reclaim the property.
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The octogenarian’s struggle has been compounded by numerous challenges. False charges of assault were levied against him in December last year, which he alleges were fabricated to silence him.
Gika also reports being intimidated and threatened by those occupying the property.
Efforts to seek legal assistance have been hampered by financial constraints and a failed legal representation, with one lawyer withdrawing services under unexplained circumstances.
The Gika family has faced significant financial strain, including debt incurred when one of the illegal occupants used the land as collateral for loans.
The family has been offered inadequate compensation—Sh500,000—for the land, which Gika rejected, arguing it is worth far more.
The family’s pleas for intervention from various government agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and the Ministry of Lands, have so far been unsuccessful.
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Despite having documentation from the Ministry of Lands confirming their ownership, Gika and his family continue to endure threats and intimidation.
The illegal encroachers are reportedly using forged documents and have even been accused of tampering with land records.
