Ruaraka Land Scandal: Three Senators Accused of Soliciting Sh100 Million Bribe from City Businessman Francis Mburu

Three senators have been accused of soliciting a Sh100 million bribe from Nairobi businessman Francis Mburu in order to help him clear his name from the Sh1.5 billion Ruaraka land scandal.

Mburu reportedly submitted an audio clip to the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) George Kinoti where three Senators were attempting to extort cash from him.

The incident is said to have happened at a top city hotel where Mburu refused to dish out the money maintaining that he was the rightful owner of the disputed parcel of land.

Mburu was paid Sh1.5 billion for a 13-acre piece of land in Nairobi where Ruaraka Primary School and Drive Inn Secondary School sit on.

Speaking on Monday, Senator Moses Kajwang who chairs the committee probing the saga accused Mburu of trying to divert attention and frustrate the ongoing investigations.

“It is not surprising that Francis Mburu has chosen to distract attention from his alleged criminal acts. Alongside his partners in crime, they have attempted all tricks to frustrate our inquiry to suppress the truth,” said Kajwang.

“We recommend that action be taken against any Senator who may have breached parliamentary priviledge. Similarly, firm action should be taken against Francis Mburu if these allegations are substantiated and are found to be in contempt of court,” added Kajwang.

Government paid  Mburu Sh1.5 billion for the land even when the land in question is said to be public land. Questions have been raised on how government purchased its own land by paying the amount to the businessman. 

“If the recordings are validated, and some Senators are found guilty of having acted in a dishonourable manner then I would encourage the Speaker as well as the Privilege and Powers Committee to take action against the Senators involved and anyone who makes unsubstantiated allegations,” Kajwang’ added.