Former Nairobi Official Found Guilty in Ksh1.35 Billion Land Fraud Case

Author: Nikkie AishaPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

A former Nairobi official has been found guilty in a land fraud case involving Ksh1.35 billion. The magistrate recounted alleged intimidation and repeated legal challenges during the lengthy proceedings. The excerpt does not identify the official or give details of the sentence.

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