- EACC is pursuing legal action against private entities and former Commissioners of Land to recover five parcels of land in Nairobi’s CBD, valued at over Sh1.6 billion, allegedly grabbed from public entities
- Prominent figures and companies such as Apostle James Maina Ng’ang’a and Rubis Energy are among the defendants accused of unlawfully acquiring these lands without following due process
- The EACC aims to revoke titles, restore ownership to the rightful public entities, and demand mesne profits of Sh1.6 billion from the defendants for the unlawful use of the land
In a dramatic turn of events, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has set its sights on Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a, the controversial leader of Neno Evangelism Center, in its quest to reclaim valuable land in Nairobi’s bustling Central Business District (CBD).
The commission alleges that Pastor Ng’ang’a, along with several other private entities and former Commissioners of Land, were involved in the unlawful acquisition of five prime parcels of land, collectively valued at over Sh1.6 billion.
EACC explained that the parcels of land were purportedly seized from the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and the Nairobi City Council (NCC).
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Dubbed as one of the most high-profile cases in recent memory, the legal battle between the EACC and Pastor Ng’ang’a unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue and accusations of corruption.
Alongside the embattled pastor, other notable defendants include Rubis Energy (formerly Kobil Petroleum), Arts 680 Limited, and Lima Limited.
The EACC contends that these entities were complicit in the irregular allocation or transfer of land without adhering to due process, resulting in significant financial losses for the public coffers.
At the heart of the matter lie five parcels of land, each with its own contentious history and value.
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LR. No. 209/9640, measuring 0.2766 hectares and valued at Sh480 million, stands as a symbol of the alleged misdeeds, now under the ownership of Pastor Ng’ang’a’s Neno Evangelism Center Registered Trustees.
This parcel, originally surrendered by KRC to the government in 1953, was earmarked for the construction of the Post and Telecommunication Headquarters, yet the EACC claims it was fraudulently transferred to the religious organization by the then Commissioner of Lands.
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Similarly, LR. No. 209/12492, valued at Sh380 million and measuring 0.2593 hectares, faces scrutiny for its alleged illicit transfer to Arts 680 Limited.
Once intended for public use, this land was purportedly allocated without proper authorization, according to the EACC’s investigations.
Meanwhile, LR. No. 209/9641 and LR. No. 209/12133, collectively valued at Sh720 million, now under the ownership of Rubis Energy, face accusations of unlawful acquisition from the government.
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With mounting evidence and witness statements, the EACC is determined to seek justice and restore the rightful ownership of these lands to the public entities from which they were allegedly taken.
Furthermore, the commission is seeking mesne profits totaling Sh1.6 billion from the defendants, reflecting the economic ramifications of their actions.
The spotlight remains firmly fixed on Pastor Ng’ang’a who has been in recent days making efforts to stop the move saying he acquired the land in rightful ways.
