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December 23, 2025
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Governor Otuoma, Lands CEC Summoned Over Alleged Contempt of Court
The directive, issued by Judge Boaz Olao on December 17, follows allegations that Governor Otuoma deliberately ignored court orders concerning disputed public land in Busia County. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Lands CEC Peter Khasamule Odima have been summoned to appear before the Environment and Land Court in Busia for alleged contempt of court. The directive by Judge Boaz Olao follows accusations of deliberately ignoring court orders concerning disputed public land in Busia County.
- Both respondents must, within 14 days, submit an undertaking confirming compliance with court orders issued on June 27 and July 10, 2024.
- They are required to appear in court on March 2, 2026, to explain why they should not face civil jail.
- The contempt case stems from a petition filed on June 19, 2024, by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti, alleging irregular conversion of public land for private ownership.
- The court found that both were aware of conservatory orders yet continued activities on the land, with Governor Otuoma failing to personally respond to allegations.
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