Athi River Demolitions: DCI Summons MP, 6 Ex Police Bosses & 23 Others [LIST]

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned Mavoko Member of Parliament (MP) Patrick Makau with regards to the irregular sale of Athi River land belonging to East African Portland Cement (EAPC) which is currently witnessing demolitions.

Also summoned are six former police bosses as the agency seeks to establish the facts surrounding the illegal acquisition of the contested Portland Cement land.

The 30 individuals have been requested to appear at the DCI headquarters on Wednesday, October 18.

Mavoko MP, Patrick Makau speaking during a past address. /FACEBOOK

"These individuals are hereby directed to report to the Officer-In-Charge of the Land Fraud Investigations Unit at DCI Headquarters tomorrow, 18th October 2023, at 8 am," stated the DCI in part through Ireri Kamwende, Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations.

"It is the responsibility of the DCI to ensure that justice prevails, and the laws of the land are respected."

According to the DCI, the lawmaker and 29 individuals could have vital information which could help unmask the masterminds behind the fraud which saw thousands buy the land illegally.

Also summoned are three former Deputy County Commissioners attached to the Mavoko sub-county.

Here is the full list of individuals summoned by the DCI:

1. Hon. Makau Patrick King'ola - MP, Mavoko
2. Julius Mutie Mutua- Chairman, Aimi Ma Lukenya Society 
3. Pascal Kiseli Basilio Mungui - Treasurer, Aimi Ma Lukenya Society 
4. Alex Kyalo Mutemi Secretary, Aimi Ma Lukenya Society
5. Jonathan Mutisya Muinde - Organizing Secretary, Aimi Ma Lukenya Society
6. Mutua Kathungu
7. Wilson Munguti
8. Members of Kitanda na Mbusya Society
9. Ben Muemi
10. Omar Shurie
11. Ben Mulei
12. Nicodemus Mulei
13. Anthony Muthoka
14. Titus Munywoki
15. Philip Kilonzo
16. Chris Ougo
17. Directors of Nyambogi Society
18. Charles Wambugu- Former Deputy County Commissioner, Mavoko
19. David Juma - Former Deputy County Commissioner, Mavoko 
20. Geoffrey Omondi - Former Deputy County Commissioner, Mavoko 
21. Kizito Mutoro - Former OCPD, Mavoko
22. Sharma Wario - Former OCPD, Mavoko 
23. Samuel Mukuusi - Former OCPD, Mavoko 
24. Joseph Mumira - Former DCIO, Mavoko 
25. Martin Korongo - Former DCIO, Mavoko
26. Vincent Kipkorir - Former DCIO, Mavoko
27. Cecilia Mbete Nzioka - Chief, Athi River Location 
28. Charles Kipkirui Ngetich- Registrar of Lands
29. S.C Njoroge - Registrar of Lands
30. G.G Gachihi - Registrar of Lands

DCI established credible information indicating that some of the individuals being evicted from the land in question are innocent buyers who fell victim to fraudsters.

Due to the magnitude of the Portland PLC matter, which involved significant personal losses for potentially innocent victims of land fraud and the swindling of millions of shillings, the DCI established desks at the Athi River Police Station to collect relevant information and evidence that will aid in the investigations.

"We kindly request the affected members of the public to report to the Athi River Police Station immediately, carrying along any documentation or evidence in their possession that would aid in apprehending the land fraudsters, especially evidence of payments made to individuals who sold them land," urged the DCI.

"We will work round the clock, recording statements from all aggrieved Kenyans who may have been swindled out of their money. Rest assured that this exercise will culminate in action against these swindlers as the DCI aims to send a strong signal that these actions mark the end of land fraudsters' heyday in Kenya."

The DCI further assured those affected that any information they provide will be treated with utmost confidentiality, and their security will be guaranteed.