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What politicians at centre of Sh250m land case told detectives

The commission is investigating a case of conspiracy to defraud.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics04 November 2022 - 22:48
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In Summary


• The politicians are accused of receiving the money through a farm associated with Jirongo.

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, politician David Murathe and Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli were Thursday summoned by EACC over an inquiry into Sh250 million land saga in Nairobi.

The politicians are accused of receiving the money through a farm associated with Jirongo.

The farm received the money from Nairobi county as compensation for the land it claimed in Mukuru slums.

An investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission found out the land in question belonged to a primary school and dispensary.

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