Police in Kilifi County have arrested Victor Katana Mganga, who they say is a notorious land fraudster in the coast region.
Following his arrest, Katana was arraigned at Shanzu Law Courts to answer to two counts in a case of malicious damage to property and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Authorities say Katana, a personal assistant to a Member of Parliament in the coastal region, was arrested and charged following completion of investigations involving a disputed 3-acre parcel of land located in Kilifi South, which he is accused of grabbing from the original owner.
“In the case dating back to June 2024, Katana is said to have destroyed a perimeter wall erected by the landowner, a land which was sub-divided into three plots (an acre each),” the DCI reports. “After opening an inquiry and painstakingly pursuing the case, Kilifi South detectives found the PA culpable, findings that the ODPP consented to.”
Appearing before Shanzu Chief Magistrate’s court, the suspect pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded at Shimo la Tewa prison until June 11, 2025, awaiting pre-bail report.
By Michael Majanga
