EACC recovers Sh51m KCAA land in Mombasa
The Kenyan Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered public land in Mombasa valued at Sh51 million. The land, previously held by a private individual, was returned to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority following a 17-year legal dispute.
Why it matters
This recovery highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and reclaim public assets in Kenya, setting a precedent for future land dispute resolutions.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered public land in Nyali, Mombasa, valued at Sh51 million. The land belongs to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
The 0.514-acre property, identified as MN/I/2411, was surrendered to the public following an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement reached on September 21, 2026, between the Commission and the registered owner, Omar Tahir.
The recovery follows civil proceedings filed by the EACC in 2009 at the Mombasa Environment and Land Court in a case involving Zakayo Kipkemboi Cheruiyot, Tahir and Sammy Mwaita.
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