Former President Moi’s first Son Jonathan Moi is no more. Jonathan died on Friday evening at a Nakuru hospital.
His death was confirmed by Moi’s press secretary Lee Njiru. Jonathan Moi was a renowned Safari Rally driver and participated in several competitions.
Not much is known about his private life. He was however involved in a number of controversies that range from murder to land grabbing.
On Land Grabbing allegations, Jonathan was once accused of fraudulently acquiring a nine-acre piece of land off Mombasa Road on which Kings Business Park sits.
The Late Jonathan is accused of joining hands with late prominent businessman Jacob Juma to get hold of this land through dubious means.
The National Land Commission (NLC) even recommended that title L.R Number 209/12490 initially issued to Sakir Properties be revoked.
The Public Investments Committee (PIC) had also investigated the matter and concluded the property belonged to the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD).
The HCD, formerly known as Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA), was to build its headquarters on the land, according to records seen by the Nation.
“It is a fact that public land was stolen after the government had paid fees on it and is currently in the hands of a private investor who stole it knowing clearly it belongs to the public,” the NLC report stated.
By 2016, the land in question had 28 godowns of approximately 10,200 square feet each.
The late Jacob Juma however, defended himself, saying he bought the land from Mr Toroitich and that the transaction was neither malicious nor fraudulent.
“I have seen the documents and they are valid. I bought the company later from Jonathan Toroitich Moi, who was the original owner, at Sh9 million. I am an innocent purchaser. It was purely commercial,” he said.
Mr Juma said the land had two letters of allotment, one for Sakir Properties and the other for the HCDA.
“HCDA could not raise the 1.7 million for the land rates. Mr Jonathan Moi was given the allotment letter, he paid and later sold the land to me. Where does fraud come in?” he asked.
The Registrar of Companies said Sakir Properties was registered on June 19, 2009 by Mr Jonathan Moi.