Litany of land cases taints Moi’s life after retirement
Retired President Daniel arap Moi addresses worshipers at the Kaproret Africa Inland Church (AIC) in Konoin on March 27, 2016. The former President has been mentioned in several land disputes since he left office. PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Two months ago, an Eldoret court awarded two families a record Sh8 billion after ruling that two state agencies forcibly took 1,150 acres of their family land during Mr Moi’s presidency.
Moi has been mentioned in a case in which two parties are claiming ownership of land worth Sh1.6 billion through which the Southern Bypass has been constructed.
On Tuesday this week, an Eldoret-based lawyer was arraigned for illegally selling a 100-acre parcel of land that was said to belong to the retired President.
Retired President Daniel arap Moi, who has been accused of selling a 20-acre piece of land claimed by United States International University-Africa (USIU-A), to Dr George Kiongera for Sh500 million, is not new to land controversies.
Just two months ago, an Eldoret court awarded two families a record Sh8 billion after ruling that two state agencies forcibly took 1,150 acres of their family land during Mr Moi’s presidency.
