EACC Blocks Sale of Land Meant for Limuru Affordable Housing Project

Ongoing construction of high-rise blocks under Kenya’s affordable housing programme, aimed at addressing the country’s urban housing shortage.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured court orders stopping the sale or transfer of prime land in Limuru township earmarked for a government affordable housing project.

The anti-graft agency says the land, which is central to a dispute with several private individuals, is government property that was illegally allocated in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

According to EACC, the contested parcel was designated for a public housing programme aimed at providing low-cost homes for residents of the area. However, the irregular allocation to private parties decades ago has stalled the implementation of the project.

The individuals claiming ownership of the land are demanding Ksh6.7 billion in compensation from the government. EACC has dismissed these claims, insisting that the property must be returned to the state to serve its intended public purpose.

In a statement, the commission said the court orders are critical in preventing the disposal of the land before the conclusion of recovery proceedings. “This is public property meant for the benefit of Kenyans. We will pursue all legal means to ensure it is protected and restored to its rightful owner the people of Kenya,” EACC affirmed.

The commission has been intensifying efforts to reclaim grabbed public assets across the country, particularly those tied to essential infrastructure and housing projects. The Limuru case underscores the challenges facing the government’s affordable housing agenda, which has been identified as a key pillar of Kenya’s development strategy.

Reporting by: Babz Abdul Raheem N.
Date: August 11, 2025