Former Baringo Central Member of Parliament Silas Mwaita was arrested on Sunday, August 3, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kilimani on suspicion of land fraud and other illegalities. He is believed to be involved in a land fraud case concerning two prime plots along Mai Mahiu Road in Nairobi West, valued at millions of shillings.

• The DCI statement accused Mwaita of Conspiracy to commit a felony, Making a document without authority, Abuse of office, and giving false information to a person employed in the public service.
• The arrest was recommended by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which gathered sufficient evidence.
• Mwaita's controversial history includes legal battles with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) dating back to 2009, including allegations of abuse of office during his previous role as Commissioner of Lands between 2000 and 2003.