Former Mathioya MP Francis Njakwe Githiari has been arrested over an alleged land fraud scheme in which a couple is said to have lost Sh6.4 million.
Detectives from the DCI Headquarters Land Fraud Investigation Unit arrested him at his home in Karen as investigations into the case continue.
According to investigators, the former lawmaker entered into an agreement with the couple for the sale of a parcel of land in Ngong.
The project also included the construction of a double-storey house on the property. Authorities say Githiari presented himself not only as the seller of the land but also as the contractor who would oversee the construction work.
The agreement reportedly placed the total cost of the land and construction at Sh40 million, with the payments to be made in instalments. The couple is said to have deposited Sh6.4 million into Githiari’s account as part of the arrangement after agreeing to proceed with the deal.
Problems reportedly started when the couple made routine visits to the construction site.
During those visits, they allegedly learned that there were ownership disputes surrounding the land. Claims emerged that other parties were also fighting for ownership of the same property and had already filed a case over it.
The information raised concerns for the couple, who then decided to stop making further payments until the matter was clarified.
The situation later prompted investigations by detectives from the Land Fraud Investigation Unit.
Investigators say the probe uncovered evidence suggesting that the money had been obtained through false pretences.
Following the investigations, a duplicate police case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for review.
After reviewing the file, the ODPP approved recommendations to charge Githiari with obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code.
The former MP is currently being processed by detectives and is expected to appear before the Milimani Law Courts on May 15, 2026, where he will face the charges linked to the alleged fraud case.
