Judicial Service Commissioner Hon. Samson Omwanza Ombati has found himself at the center of a controversial land dispute involving a 20-acre property in Muthaiga, Nairobi, valued at Ksh 300 million.
This case, which also implicates Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi, has raised serious questions about the legitimacy of the transaction and the actions of key individuals involved.
The property, which was reportedly sold in 2012, is now the subject of legal battles and investigations.
James Mwangi, through his company Muthaiga Luxury Homes Ltd, claims to have purchased the property for Ksh 300 million.
The transaction was facilitated by Samson Omwanza Ombati and sales agent Andrew Sunkuli, who allegedly acted on behalf of the late President Daniel arap Moi.
Mwangi has maintained that he received the original title deed and that Mr. Moi personally transferred ownership of the land to him.
However, the Moi estate has disputed this narrative, stating that the late president neither authorized the sale nor received the payment for the land.
The Moi estate’s representatives have described the transaction as fraudulent, claiming that neither Omwanza nor Sunkuli was authorized to act on behalf of Mr. Moi.
They argue that the property sale was illegal and have filed a case seeking to have the land reverted to the estate.
This position has brought Mwangi’s conduct into question, as he insists on the validity of his ownership despite the glaring inconsistencies raised by the estate.
Investigations conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have added another layer of complexity to the matter.
Hon. Samson Omwanza Ombati was questioned over his involvement in the deal.
The DCI report found that neither Omwanza nor Sunkuli had the authority to sell the property, raising doubts about the credibility of the transaction.
Moreover, the DCI uncovered that the funds supposedly paid by Mwangi’s company did not reach Mr. Moi, further fueling suspicions of fraudulent activity.
Despite these findings, the Ministry of Lands and the Attorney General have come out in support of Mwangi, presenting documents that suggest Muthaiga Luxury Homes holds the original title deed.
A police report also implied that Mr. Moi had authorized the sale and that Mwangi’s company was the legitimate owner.
These conflicting positions have deepened the controversy and put the focus on Mwangi’s role in the disputed sale.
The Moi estate, however, remains firm in its assertion that the sale was fraudulent.
They have filed a counterclaim to evict the current occupants and reclaim the land.
This ongoing legal battle has cast a shadow on James Mwangi’s reputation, raising questions about how such a high-profile individual could find himself embroiled in such a contentious matter.
The case underscores the challenges surrounding land transactions in Kenya, where disputes often expose loopholes in documentation and authorization.
While Hon. Samson Omwanza Ombati faces for his role, Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi must also address the doubts surrounding his company’s acquisition of the property.
The truth behind the Muthaiga land deal remains a pressing question, and all eyes are on the individuals involved to provide answers.
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