The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands has launched a formal inquiry into the alleged grabbing of land owned by East African Portland Cement PLC (EAPC), intensifying pressure on individuals and institutions said to have encroached on thousands of acres belonging to the cement manufacturer.
During a session held at Bunge Towers, the committee—chaired by North Mugirango MP Hon. Joash Nyamoko—engaged EAPC officials in a fact-finding meeting aimed at establishing the scale of the alleged land fraud and charting a path toward recovery.
EAPC Managing Director Mr. Mohamed Adan told the committee that the company owns approximately 8,626 acres of land spread across Kajiado and Machakos counties. However, he noted that a significant portion of this land has been unlawfully occupied over the years.
“We are actively pursuing legal recourse and compensation for the portions of land that have been encroached upon,” Mr. Adan stated, highlighting four prime parcels under dispute—Land Reference Numbers 337/195, 337/1006, 2802/2, and Lukenya 708.
According to the company, the alleged grabbers include two churches, a co-operative society, and a private individual, all of whom have occupied the land without formal title or consent from EAPC.
The Committee has now demanded full disclosure of the company’s land assets, including title documentation, maps, and any ongoing litigation. MPs also expressed concern over the growing trend of private and public land being unlawfully acquired under the guise of informal settlement and religious activity.
Hon. Nyamoko emphasized the importance of safeguarding public and corporate land assets, warning that the committee will not hesitate to summon alleged land grabbers and recommend prosecution where necessary.
“The sanctity of land ownership must be upheld, and anyone found culpable of illegal occupation or transfer will be held accountable,” he said.
The probe comes amid a nationwide push by Parliament to unravel fraudulent land dealings, especially in urban and peri-urban areas where speculation and unregulated development have intensified disputes.
The Committee is expected to present a preliminary report to the House in the coming weeks, with possible recommendations on reclamation, restitution, and policy reforms aimed at tightening oversight on land transactions.
