The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed that the Sh500 million Hobley Estate in Mombasa has been reclaimed and cleared to pave the way for the construction of 720 affordable housing units.
This forms part of assets worth approximately Sh1.4 billion recovered by the Commission in the region over the last three years.
EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud said the recovery demonstrates the Commission’s renewed focus on safeguarding public land.
“We have now secured this land for public use, and the government will put up 720 housing units for Kenyans,” Mohamud said during a site visit.
The Ministry of Housing has since begun plans to construct 1,752 units with 1,674 residential units and 78 shops.
The 4.8-acre Hobley Estate in the Buxton area is among several properties reclaimed by EACC for government institutions.
This includes the Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, Kenya Meat Commission, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and the County Government of Mombasa.
During the visit, the CEO also inspected other recovered parcels.
They include Kenya Airports Authority land at Moi International Airport valued at Sh104 million, Kenya Railways land in Kizingo valued at Sh50 million and a road reserve on Links Road in Nyali worth Sh30 million.
EACC also reclaimed two parcels on Mwambundu Road in Majengo belonging to the Mombasa County Government, valued at a combined Sh26.5 million.
“ADR has helped us secure crucial public assets without long court battles,” he said.
The Commission is implementing its 2023–2028 strategic plan, which prioritises asset recovery and protection of public land.
In the past year, EACC has filed more than 80 recovery suits, targeting assets valued at around Sh4.8 billion.
The CEO urged individuals holding titles to public land to surrender them voluntarily.
“We welcome those willing to engage us through ADR. These properties must be restored for their intended public use,” he said.
EACC maintained that safeguarding public assets ensures citizens benefit from services.
The Commission said it will continue to prioritise recovery of land meant for essential services such as airports, roads, housing, wildlife conservation and revenue collection.
Reaffirming its commitment, the EACC said reclaimed property will continue to be directed into government institutions and public utility projects.
