The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is under intense scrutiny following claims that over KSh 15 billion worth of land was illegally taken from the Galana Kulalu irrigation project.
The land, originally set aside for national food production, was allegedly grabbed by private individuals and companies, raising serious questions about how the project was handled and who was supposed to protect it.
According to recent reports, several powerful people are suspected to have acquired huge pieces of the Galana Kulalu land without following proper legal procedures.
However, the DCI is being blamed for doing little to bring the suspects to justice, despite having all the resources and time to investigate.
Members of Parliament are now demanding clear answers. They want to know why the DCI has not completed investigations and why no arrests have been made yet.
Some leaders claim that the investigation is being delayed on purpose to protect certain individuals.
“This land belongs to the people of Kenya. We want to know who took it, how they took it, and why the DCI is silent,” one MP said during a recent session.
The Galana Kulalu project was supposed to boost food production and reduce Kenya’s reliance on imported maize.
It was a joint plan between the government and private sector, using thousands of acres of land for large-scale farming.
But with large portions of land now under private control, the dream of improving food security may be fading.
Kenyans online have reacted with anger, calling the situation “a betrayal of public trust.”
Many feel that the agencies meant to protect public resources are instead watching as billions worth of land disappear into private hands.
Others are urging the government to act quickly, recover the land, and prosecute those responsible.
As pressure mounts, the DCI has yet to make a public statement on the issue.
Meanwhile, the public and Parliament continue to push for transparency, justice, and the protection of national projects meant to benefit all Kenyans.
By Nation