Moi Family Land Dispute Takes New Twist as Construction Begins in Eldoret

A dispute over prime land belonging to the family of Kenya’s late President Daniel arap Moi in Eldoret has taken a new turn after construction activities began on the contested property near Eldoret State Lodge.

The development has heightened tensions surrounding ownership and control of the property, with the dispute increasingly emerging as a confrontation between the State and the Moi family.

According to a report by The Standard, the property has now turned into an active construction site following the State’s reported entry into the land late last month.

The latest developments come amid growing questions over the circumstances surrounding the State’s move onto the property and the future of the prime parcel of land.

The dispute reportedly began after security officers moved into the property, triggering concerns from members of the Moi family over the alleged takeover of their land.

The involvement of State security personnel has added a political dimension to the disagreement, placing the family of the former Head of State at the centre of an escalating land ownership controversy.

The property, located near Eldoret State Lodge, occupies a strategic area within Eldoret, a city that continues to experience rapid urban expansion and growing demand for prime land for commercial and other developments.

The emergence of construction activities is likely to intensify scrutiny over the ownership, administration and legal status of the property.

The latest developments also raise questions about the parties behind the ongoing construction and the legal basis under which activities are taking place on the disputed land.

The Standard has previously identified Willowdale Investments Limited among the entities associated with the land dispute.

However, further details regarding the latest construction activities and the positions of the parties involved remain unclear.

The unfolding dispute is expected to attract further public attention given the historical and political significance of the Moi family and the prominence of the property within Eldoret.

The late Daniel arap Moi served as Kenya’s second President from 1978 to 2002, and his family has maintained significant business and property interests in different parts of the country.