The high-stakes battle for a prime 20-acre parcel of land in Muthaiga North has taken a sensational twist, with a US-based doctor testifying under oath that he personally dealt with Gideon Moi and the late President Daniel arap Moi’s lawyers to secure the Sh500 million property.

Dr. George Kiongera, appearing before the Environment and Land Court, dropped a bombshell that strikes at the heart of Kenya’s political aristocracy. He claims that his company, Maestro Connections Health Services, is the legitimate owner of the land, currently claimed by the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A). His testimony paints a picture of a direct, high-level transaction, contradicting the university's narrative of land grabbing.

"I Met Gideon Moi"

In a packed courtroom, Dr. Kiongera detailed the anatomy of the deal. He testified that in 2016, he flew from the US to finalize the purchase. "Mr. Kipkenda and Mr. Kibet were introduced to me by Mr. Moi as his lawyers, and I was instructed to deal with them alongside former Baringo Central Senator Gideon Moi," he told the judge. This direct implication of the Moi family heir places the former ruling family squarely in the center of the litigation.

The doctor produced documents showing he paid the Sh500 million to TripleOKlaw Advocates, the firm representing the Moi estate. His argument is simple: he followed due process, conducted a search, paid the money, and received the title. If the land belongs to USIU, he argues, then he is the victim of a colossal fraud orchestrated by the most powerful people in the land.

• The Rival Claim: USIU-A maintains the land is theirs, accusing Kiongera of buying a "phantom" title. They claim the land was grabbed from them through a fraudulent reconstruction of records.
• The Equity Connection: The saga is further complicated by Muthaiga Luxury Homes, associated with Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi, which also claims an interest, creating a three-way titan clash.
• The Legal Quagmire: The case exposes the rot in Kenya's land registry, where double allocations and "deep state" maneuvers can create two legal titles for the same soil.

A Battle of Giants

This is not just a land case; it is a trial of the Kenyan system. On one side, a prestigious international university; on the other, a diaspora investor claiming he played by the rules; and in the shadows, the estate of the country's longest-serving president. The outcome will have chilling implications for property rights in Kenya.

As the case proceeds, the spotlight turns to Gideon Moi. Will he take the stand to confirm or deny the meetings? Dr. Kiongera has thrown the gauntlet. He is not backing down, insisting that he bought the land from the owner, not a ghost. For USIU, the fight is existential—losing the land would be a blow to its expansion plans and its heritage. The court must now decide who was conned, and who is the rightful lord of Muthaiga.