The Court of Appeal has dealt a major blow to companies seeking Ksh1.769 billion over the controversial Ruaraka land, ruling that the land occupied by Drive-In Primary School and Ruaraka High School is public property.
The judges upheld an earlier decision, finding the land had already been surrendered to the government, making the National Land Commission’s compulsory acquisition process unlawful.
They also declared the Ksh1.5 billion already paid to the firms illegal, null, and void, saying the State cannot compensate for land it already owns.
Investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Parliament had previously concluded the land was public, shielding taxpayers from further payouts.
The ruling ends another chapter in the long-running Ruaraka land saga and reinforces accountability over public assets.