EACC Moves to Recover Ksh 13 Million Linked to Ksh 283 Million Cemetery Land Scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has stepped up efforts to recover Ksh 13 million from a former official of the defunct Nairobi City Council.

The funds are linked to the Ksh 283 million cemetery land scandal. Investigators traced the money to Ms. Mary Ng’ethe, who chaired the Technical Evaluation Committee.

She allegedly received the funds as a kickback for facilitating a fraudulent procurement process.

On March 24, 2026, Justice Benjamin Musyoki of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court delivered a judgment emphasizing Ms. Ng’ethe’s pivotal role in the scheme.

“The respondent orchestrated and guided the flawed procurement process, and the money received was a reward for her involvement.” The court stated.

Court Details Irregularities In Cemetery Land Acquisition

Investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) revealed that the City Council of Nairobi lost substantial public funds during the irregular procurement of land for cemetery use under tender notice CCN/MOH/T/020/08/09.

The commission found that the land was unsuitable for its intended purpose. Moreover, the contract price remained grossly inflated.

“Of the total amount, Ksh 110 million was paid to the registered owner, while the balance was fraudulently shared among individuals who facilitated the scheme.” The judgment added.

The court further noted that Ms. Ng’ethe and other implicated officials actively guided the flawed process and personally benefited from public funds.

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Authorities charged and convicted several individuals for procurement irregularities and money laundering.

Ms. Ng’ethe received a three-year prison sentence on two counts and a mandatory fine of Ksh 52 million in Nairobi Anti-Corruption Criminal Case No. 20 of 2010.

EACC Strengthens Recovery Efforts

So far, the Commission has recovered over Ksh 80 million through eight civil suits targeting beneficiaries of the scheme, in addition to fines imposed following criminal convictions.

One criminal case, ACC No. 19 of 2010, remains pending before the court.

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“The Commission remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard public resources and hold offenders accountable,” EACC stated, underlining its continued focus on recovering proceeds of corruption.

This case forms part of the Commission’s broader effort to restore public trust and ensure that funds lost to corruption return to the Kenyan people.

By actively pursuing restitution and prosecution, the EACC demonstrates its commitment to accountability and transparency in public resource management.

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