The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured orders from the High Court freezing assets worth billions of shilling belonging to a senior lands official. The assets include 106 prime land parcels and commercial buildings in different counties, 17 high end vehicles and Sh4,260,000 in cash belonging to Thika Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi.
The orders will be in force for six months pending finalization of ongoing investigations into suspected unexplained wealth, abuse of office and embezzlement of public funds, against the Thika Lands Official, who previously served in Baringo County.
In her ruling, Lady Justice Esther Maina concurred with EACC that unless the preservation orders are granted, the properties may be transferred, sold, charged or otherwise wasted thereby jeopardizing the intended forfeiture to the Government.
Through its Advocate Pius Nyoike, EACC told the High Court that Nyakundi has accumulated wealth that is not commensurate with his known legitimate sources.
