Trans Nzoia officials demand answers as GSU officers allegedly move into property opposite Eldoret State Lodge
KANU officials in Trans Nzoia have demanded answers over the reported occupation of a property linked to the family of former President Daniel arap Moi by General Service Unit (GSU) officers near Eldoret State Lodge.
The officials have called for respect for property rights and the rule of law amid claims that workers managing the property were forced out following an alleged directive from a senior government official.
Trans Nzoia KANU chairman Francis Chemwor warned against actions that could violate property rights or trigger unnecessary tension.
“I urge authorities to protect the interests of all parties involved and avoid actions that could undermine property rights or create unnecessary tension,” Chemwor said.
The Moi family’s lawyer, Moses Mutisya, claimed the family was informed that government officials had ordered occupants of land adjoining the State Lodge to vacate immediately.
Mutisya said the family notified his office on October 16, 2026, that GSU officers had entered the property located opposite the State Lodge.
“On 16th October 2026, our client notified us that their land in Eldoret was unlawfully invaded by GSU officers,” he said.
He added that the officers allegedly told the family that a senior government official had directed all occupants of adjoining properties to leave.
The property, registered as Eldoret Municipality/Block 8/62, was reportedly occupied by the officers on the afternoon of Saturday, October 17.
However, the identity of the official who allegedly issued the directive, the legal basis for the reported occupation and the circumstances surrounding the removal of workers remain unclear.
The incident comes amid wider government concerns over encroachment on land belonging to State Houses and State Lodges.
In February 2026, State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito told the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Security Committee that encroachment on presidential residences’ land had complicated renovation and security plans.
