Former MP Arrested After Failing to Honor Court Summons in Land Fraud Case
Written by Ruth Ochi on June 10, 2026
Former Tigania East MP Josphat Gichuge Mwirabua has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over claims of a land scam worth KSh 56 million in Kajiado County. Investigators allege that several people paid for parcels of land linked to the former lawmaker but never received title deeds, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the transactions. The affected buyers are said to have lodged complaints after repeated attempts to secure ownership documents proved unsuccessful.
According to authorities, Mwirabua was arrested after allegedly failing to observe with a court summons requiring him to appear before a magistrate. Detectives have since intensified investigations as they seek to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify all those affected. The case has attracted significant public attention, with many Kenyans closely following developments due to the large amount of money involved.
As legal proceedings begin, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with land transactions. Experts continue to urge buyers to conduct thorough due diligence, verify ownership records, and ensure all legal documents are in order before purchasing property. Meanwhile, those who filed the complaints hope the court process will help them recover their losses and deliver justice.
