DPP Secures Case to Answer for 11 Accused in Ksh283.2 Million Cemetery Land Scandal

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

DPP Secures Case to Answer for 11 Accused in Ksh283.2 Million Cemetery Land Scandal

Magistrate Celesa Okore ruled that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence against 11 people accused of corruption over the alleged irregular acquisition of land intended for a cemetery in Mavoko, Machakos County. The property, parcel L.R. No. 14759/2, is valued at Ksh283.2 million, and the charges include fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property and procurement offences. The accused include a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government. Filed in 2010, the case is scheduled for the defence hearing from January 25 to 29, 2027.

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