Gideon Moi Summoned in Viral Ksh1.08Bn Land Scandal
Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has been summoned by Parliament to give more details on the status of 200 acres of land valued at KSh1.08 billion.
Gideon alongside several other board members are expected to give an update on the status of 5,000 acres of land belonging to Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology.
The former lawmaker is under investigation by Members of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, because of this land belonging to a public institution is being held in trust by private entities.
The land was bought in 1972 courtesy of funds raised by the local community. The money was raised through a fundraiser, the committee heard.
After the acquisition of the land in 1972, a board of trustees was appointed to manage the land on behalf of the community, but Gideon Moi and his team are yet to hand over the 5000 acres to the college.
While responding to audit queries raised by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, the Institute’s principal Sammy Chemoiwa says only 200 acres, which the School sits on can be accounted for since it is under his jurisdiction.
“Board of Trustees have assigned the institute to operate within 200 acres. It is true that we do not own the titles of the land. However, my honest opinion is that if all the land were to be given back to the institution, I would prefer it to be managed by someone else because even if I manage it, its sustainability is not possible.”