Whispers of hidden power and quiet corruption hang over Kitale, where one man’s influence stretches far beyond business and deep into the heart of county politics. Behind the calm smile of Vipul Ratital Cosar Ramji lies a web of controversy that few dare to question.
His name carries fear among politicians, government officers, and even the local elite, who believe his fortune can buy both silence and control.
Stories from credible sources describe Vipul as a man whose billions are not only spent on luxury but also on silencing opposition and bending systems to his will.
His wealth reportedly reaches into land offices, courtrooms, and political circles, ensuring that his interests are always protected. Among the most talked-about issues surrounding him is a piece of land in Kitale Municipality, Block 32/2, which has been at the center of a long and suspicious legal battle.
The land dispute, linked to Civil Suit ELCLC No. 22 of 2023 and Case No. 11 of 2019, paints a picture of power and defiance. Despite a clear High Court order by Justice Mwangi Njoroge to maintain the status quo, Vipul is said to have ignored the ruling and subdivided the land into over one hundred plots.
The original owner, Avir Kanti Shah, was pushed aside as Vipul claimed ownership and had the land registered in his name.
When he later attempted to join the case as a co-plaintiff, the court dismissed his claim, calling it an abuse of process and declaring he had no legal right to the property.But even after such a strong ruling, the case faded into silence.
The disappearance of the matter raised questions about who was pulling the strings behind the scenes. According to insiders, Vipul used his connections and wealth to kill the case quietly and keep his hold on the property.
This is said to have involved senior county officials, including a Member of County Assembly, Eric Wafula, and the County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Phanice Khatundi.
Reports suggest that Vipul allegedly paid Khatundi two million shillings as a deposit to influence the withdrawal of Wafula’s case, and another ten million shillings after the deal went through.
In exchange, he was to provide monthly financial support to the Tawe Movement, a political outfit linked to Governor George Natembeya, under the pretense of promoting development.
Residents in Kitale now openly question why a county lands official was handling a private land matter that favored a controversial businessman.
Sources also reveal that Vipul tried to block efforts by county officials to challenge his ownership under the Land Registration Act by seeking help from the National Lands Commission.
A letter from NLC’s Trans Nzoia coordinator later surfaced, claiming that the land in question was not public property, even though it originally belonged to government-linked institutions such as the Kenya Farmers Association and the Kenya Grain Growers Cooperative Union.
The same businessman is also said to have ties to Cheresam Wholesalers, a company accused of evading large amounts of tax.
These allegations, taken together, paint the image of a man whose success relies heavily on manipulating systems, silencing critics, and bending the law.
Within Trans Nzoia’s political circles, no one dares to question him publicly. His generosity, often presented as philanthropy, has become a tool for protection.
Leaders who speak kindly of him are rewarded; those who don’t, simply fall silent.
Behind the wealth and power lies a deeper truth one of unchecked corruption and the quiet erosion of justice.
For the people of Trans Nzoia, the mystery surrounding Vipul Ratital is no longer about one man’s business empire, but about how easily money can silence a county.
The question that lingers is how long the system will continue to allow one man’s influence to outweigh the law.
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