A dramatic confrontation unfolded yesterday at Highridge Parklands Estate, as former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko stepped in to prevent the unlawful eviction of an Asian family from their home.
Responding to an urgent distress call, Sonko arrived at the residence of an Asian woman, whose ownership documents clearly show she has lived on the property since childhood. She legally owns the home, holding the appropriate title deeds and having consistently paid government taxes over the years.
However, a fraudulent scheme, allegedly masterminded by individuals in collusion with her cousin, sought to illegally sell the property using forged documents.
Sonko has now called on the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, along with Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Principal Secretary General Nixon Korir, to take immediate action in safeguarding property owners across Kenya, regardless of their economic status.
The former governor also issued a stern warning to land cartels, vowing to dismantle their networks through all available legal means.
“I wish to formally notify the land cartels operating in Nairobi that their time is running out,” Sonko declared.
He expressed grave concern over the ongoing harassment and intimidation of innocent citizens, particularly members of the Asian community, who are increasingly being targeted by cartels. These cartels fabricate ownership documents and dupe unsuspecting buyers into illegal transactions.
“I have previously intervened in similar cases and successfully thwarted cartels from using forged documents to unlawfully evict legitimate property owners,” Sonko said.
Reassuring the affected family of his continued support, he pledged to protect them from further intimidation. “I will do everything in my power to shield this family from the cartels,” he affirmed.
Sonko also called for greater vigilance from the judiciary in property disputes, warning that cartels often collaborate with court officials who knowingly accept forged documents, resulting in wrongful eviction and demolition orders.
“I urge the judiciary to implement stricter verification processes for land and property cases, ensuring that only legitimate documents are used to secure legal orders,” Sonko stressed.
With this latest intervention, Sonko has reignited his commitment to exposing Nairobi’s entrenched land fraud syndicates, setting the stage for a fierce battle against corruption in property dealings.
