"Kimunya asserts innocence in a Sh60m land controversy"
In a high-profile anti-corruption case, former Lands Minister Amos Kimunya is standing trial over allegations that he unlawfully allocated a 25-acre public land parcel worth approximately Sh60 million to the private company Midlands Limited. The trial, which took place in an anti-corruption court, is part of broader efforts to hold officials accountable for corruption related to public land deals.
The case, which dates back to 2005 when Kimunya served as Lands Minister, centers on a revived graft matter where Kimunya and three others are accused of facilitating the land transfer improperly. The prosecution maintains that the allocation was irregular and violated procurement laws. However, Kimunya denies wrongdoing, stating that all legal procedures were followed and he did not influence the allocation.
The ongoing defense hearing saw the former minister reject all corruption-related charges against him, including abuse of office, failure to disclose a private interest, fraudulent disposal of public property, and breach of trust by a public officer. Despite the defense's assertions, the prosecution continues to maintain the irregularity of the allocation.
No further detailed disclosures about the transfer process or Midlands Limited's role have emerged from the available search results. However, the case remains a significant example in Kenya's fight against corruption, particularly in the public land and procurement sector.
Meanwhile, other political developments include Ruto's accusations against MPs and senators of soliciting bribes from state officers, and a House team's call to halt the BATUK deal over rights abuses. Additionally, 'fish diplomacy' was evident in Homa Bay as Deputy President Ruto served up politics and tilapia.
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The high-profile trial of former Minister Amos Kimunya, over allegations of unlawful land allocation to Midlands Limited, is part of a broader focus on public officials' accountability in general-news matters such as corruption related to public land deals and procurement laws. Meanwhile, the ongoing political landscape in Kenya includes discussions on various topics, from Ruto's accusations of bribery solicitation in politics, to the House team's call to halt the BATUK deal over rights abuses, and even 'fish diplomacy' in Homa Bay.
