{
  "id": 16847030,
  "title": "12 Accused in Sh283.2mn Nairobi Cemetery Scandal Put on Defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/12-accused-in-sh283-2mn-nairobi-cemetery-scandal-put-on-defence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:34:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/12-accused-in-sh283-2mn-nairobi-cemetery-scandal-put-on-defence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Twelve individuals accused in the KSh283.2 million Nairobi City cemetery land scandal have been placed on their defence following a ruling by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore ruled that the accused have a case to answer, setting the stage for their defence hearing scheduled for January 25 to 29, 2027. The charges they face include conspiracy to commit corruption, fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property, and fraudulent practices in procurement proceedings. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) expressed its support for the prosecution, stating that they will continue to assist as the case proceeds through the courts. One of the accused, Mary Ngechi Ng’ethe, has a stay granted by the Court of Appeal pending further court determination. The scandal involves allegations that the accused conspired to defraud the Ministry of Local Government and the defunct City Council of Nairobi of public funds intended for the purchase of land for a public cemetery. The land was allegedly sold for KSh283.2 million, with various accused individuals receiving different sums of public money. The EACC's support for the prosecution indicates that they will continue to play a crucial role in the ongoing proceedings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}