Suba South MP Caroli Omondi who presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of resident Charles Osewe /FILE

A long-standing land ownership dispute involving property linked to Miwani Sugar Company is before Parliament, with petitioners seeking clarity on the identity of an individual associated with a contested takeover.

Tabled by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi on behalf of Miwani resident Charles Owino Osewe, the petition asks the National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee to verify the true ownership of the land and to establish the identity of a person named in historical court proceedings as Nagendra Saxena.

The dispute reportedly dates back to 1993 when Saxena approached the High Court seeking to recover a debt from the company.

Read Also
Red hot Omanyala to orchestrate Kenya's 4x100m charge at World Relays today Athletics
Cup pressure peaks as Shabana host Kenya Police in blockbuster quarter-final Football
Upper Hill coach Walgwe unperturbed despite drawing giants in Prescott Cup group phase Rugby

The petition notes that Saxena did not appear in court in person, raising questions about the case and the individual’s identity.

Petitioners request that Parliament direct the Registrar of Persons and the Department of Immigration to investigate Saxena’s existence and provide a report to the Assembly.

Enjoying this article? Subscribe for unlimited access to premium sports coverage.
View Plans

They also call for the Cabinet Secretaries for the National Treasury and Agriculture, together with the Attorney General, to recommend measures to protect the land, registered as LR No. 7545/3 (IR. 21038), a public asset tied to Miwani Sugar Company (1989) Ltd.

The petition challenges claims that in December 2007, Crossley Holdings Limited acquired the land through a public auction reportedly valued at Sh752 million.

Petitioners question the documentation of the auction and the flow of funds.

A 2011 Court of Appeal judgement nullified the auction and affirmed that the land belonged to Miwani Sugar Mills Limited and its successor company.

Additional concerns cited in the petition include court documents allegedly missing or incomplete and the removal and charging of certain officials over matters related to the disputed land.

Despite the appellate court decision, petitioners note that in April 2025, the Principal Secretary for Agriculture requested the Kenya Sugar Board, acting as receiver for Miwani Sugar Company, to recognise Crossley Holdings as the landowner.

Lawyers for the company declined, citing legal and ethical considerations.

Petitioners are urging Parliament to review past investigations, establish clear ownership, and recommend measures to safeguard public property linked to the Miwani sugar complex.