Caption for the landscape image: Spotlight on cartels, officials in Sh20bn public universities land grab Monday, February 23, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu. Photo credit: Alex Odhiambo | Nation Media Group By Eric Matara Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related An audit report has revealed massive land grabbing in public universities with properties valued at more than Sh20 billion at risk. The report shows that several public universities lack title deeds, lease agreements or transfer documents. PREMIUM When saviour turns tormentor: Ruto borrows from Uhuru script on KU land How Prof Wainaina stood up to powerful forces in Ruto's government over varsity prime land. PREMIUM Prof Paul Wainaina: From sheep herding to presidential showdown 'President Uhuru, usually known for his luxuriant air of calm assurance, had thrown all decorum aside and pounced on Professor Wainaina, leaving him startled—frightened, even.' PREMIUM How I faced Uhuru’s fury after hiding KU land title deed The untold intrigues in the bitter fight to protect the Kenyatta University's prime land. . Recommended for you PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
PREMIUM When saviour turns tormentor: Ruto borrows from Uhuru script on KU land How Prof Wainaina stood up to powerful forces in Ruto's government over varsity prime land.
PREMIUM Prof Paul Wainaina: From sheep herding to presidential showdown 'President Uhuru, usually known for his luxuriant air of calm assurance, had thrown all decorum aside and pounced on Professor Wainaina, leaving him startled—frightened, even.'
PREMIUM How I faced Uhuru’s fury after hiding KU land title deed The untold intrigues in the bitter fight to protect the Kenyatta University's prime land.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.