EACC reclaims 7.1 Hectares of grabbed Karura Forest land

Govt Institution on the Spot Amid Claims of Grabbing Public Land

Residents of Kiharu, Murang'a County, are clashing with Murang'a University of Technology over allegations that the institution is attempting to appropriate public land. The dispute centers on metal barriers erected by the university, blocking a main road connecting Murang'a town to Kangema, which locals claim is a public utility while the university asserts it is on its land.

County Reclaims 800 Acres of Grabbed Public Land Worth Ksh1 Billion

The Kirinyaga County government has successfully reclaimed 800 acres of public land, valued at over Ksh1 billion, which had been illegally acquired by private individuals. This recovery process, spanning two years, aims to address the county's shortage of public land.

Govt Addresses Claims of Increasing School Fees Ahead of January Opening

Kenya's Ministry of Education has refuted claims of increased boarding fees for public senior schools ahead of the January 2026 reopening. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba urged parents to disregard these "misleading" reports, confirming that current fee structures remain unchanged.

State Recovers 17-Acre City Land Grabbed From Karura Forest

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a 17-acre parcel of land valued at Ksh2.8 billion that was illegally taken from Karura Forest 27 years ago. This recovery follows a recent court ruling that declared the land’s original allocation and sale to private investors in 1997 as illegal.

EACC recovers 17 acres of grabbed Karura forest land worth 2.8 billion shillings.