Alai Accuses Babu Owino in Land Grab Letter to EACC
The land dispute in Nairobi’s Nyayo Embakasi Estate took a new turn on Tuesday when Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) addressed a letter to National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Chief Executive Officer David Koros, requesting details about the alleged subdivision and sale of land to a private developer.
Plot 817, the land in question, has been embroiled in controversy after claims emerged that a private developer sold the parcel intended for two public schools serving local children.
This controversy led to a protest by residents on September 14, 2024, against the land’s subdivision and sale.
In the letter to NSSF’s CEO, the MCA, also a former Nyayo Estate chairperson, urged the Fund to address the issues surrounding this disputed plot, emphasizing the potential for legal complications if the land is not returned to its intended use.
Alai stressed that the land was designated for public benefit, aimed at alleviating Nairobi’s educational infrastructure deficit and losing it would be unacceptable.
“This land was designated for public use to tackle Nairobi’s severe shortage of educational facilities. Recent actions suggest it has been illegally subdivided and allocated to private individuals, which is a direct breach of the law,” Alai asserted.
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He further noted that the illegal subdivision undermines the pressing need for public schools, highlighting that Nairobi City County is currently experiencing a substantial shortfall in classroom space, with public schools comprising only 31% of the total.
Alai also implicated Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, suggesting he might have been involved in facilitating the land’s illegal subdivision.
“Additionally, local elected officials, including Embakasi East MP Hon. Babu Owino, may have contributed to this unlawful subdivision,” Alai claimed.
The MCA has thus called on David Koros to explain how the public land was encroached upon and subdivided for private use without proper authorization.
He has also requested that the National Land Commission (NLC) investigate the legality of the land’s subdivision and allocation and that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) examine any potential unethical actions by public officials and elected representatives involved in the subdivision.
Alai affirmed his commitment to restoring the land to community use.
“This illegal appropriation of public land must cease, and the land should be returned to its original purpose of serving the community. I urge the relevant authorities to act promptly to safeguard public resources and address Nairobi’s educational needs,” he concluded.
Alai Accuses Babu Owino in Land Grab Letter to EACC
