Detectives have arrested former Member of Parliament Sammy Silas Komen Mwaita in Nairobi’s Kilimani area over alleged involvement in a land fraud scheme.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that Mr Mwaita is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit a felony, making a document without authority, abuse of office, and giving false information to a public officer.
His arrest comes after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) issued fresh directions in a case linked to the illegal acquisition of two prime plots in Nairobi West, situated along Mai Mahiu Road.
The properties are said to be worth several million Kenyan shillings.
Mr Mwaita, a former Commissioner of Lands and Baringo Central MP, is currently being processed for arraignment. Authorities say investigations are ongoing as a manhunt continues for one of his alleged accomplices.
The case has reignited scrutiny over land dealings involving senior political figures, with calls for increased accountability and reform in Kenya’s land administration sector.
