The former lawmaker is facing several charges...
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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.
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Legal Actions and Charges Against Individuals - August 2025
Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court for the possession and attempted sale of 27 pieces of elephant tusks, estimated to be worth over Kshs12 million. They were apprehended by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Miritini, Mombasa County, following a sting operation. In a related case, former Baringo Central MP Sammy Mwaita has been charged with land fraud concerning a Ksh150 million scheme along Mai Mahiu Road in Nairobi West, with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) confirming the charges after his appearance at the Milimani Law Courts. This follows his arrest on Sunday, August 3, by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kilimani on suspicion of land fraud concerning two prime plots along Mai Mahiu Road in Nairobi West.
