Authorities Raid Gideon Moi’s Mombasa Property to Recover Grabbed Land

Police officers and Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) officials raided and shut down a container freight station linked to former Baringo Senator and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi on Friday, alleging illegal occupation of railway land.

Kencont Container Freight Station (CFS), a subsidiary of the Siginon Group associated with the son of former President Daniel arap Moi, remained under heavy police guard and private security as of Sunday, following the sudden operation that halted all business activities at the facility.

According to Eva Odongo, Kencont’s legal officer, the raid was conducted without prior notice, with authorities forcefully entering the premises on claims that the land was illegally acquired.

“They had no proof to support their malicious allegations,” Odongo stated.

“The truth of the matter is that the land occupied by Kencont CFS is leased from landlords. Kencont CFS are tenants. Our landlords have genuine title deeds with up-to-date payments.”

The freight station, which has operated since receiving its license in 2002, houses various government agencies involved in cargo clearance, including Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), customs officials, and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) representatives.

Kenya Railway Corporation Officers outside the Kencont Container Freight Station (CFS) Premises in Mombasa, which was raided by KRC and Police Officers. The company linked to Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi.

Kencont CFS is part of the larger Siginon Group, a logistics empire that handles global logistics, ground handling, air cargo operations, and container freight services.

According to previous reports by the Daily Nation, the company is among several high-value assets, including the Standard Group media house and several educational institutions, that former President Moi transferred to his son Gideon before his death.

The company has condemned what it termed a “heinous incident” with potentially severe consequences, including job losses for numerous Kenyans employed at the facility.

“We strongly detest the harassment and intimidation by the Kenya Railways Corporation and the police,” Odongo added, calling for quick resolution of the matter. “Our operations are and have always been above board.”

A senior Mombasa police officer confirmed the raid but indicated that the operation was entirely under the command of Kenya Railways Police. Attempts to reach Gideon Moi for comment were unsuccessful as his known phone numbers were unreachable.

The confrontation comes amid increasing scrutiny of land ownership in Kenya, particularly properties near strategic infrastructure such as railways.

The government has recently intensified efforts to reclaim allegedly grabbed public lands, targeting properties owned by politically connected individuals.

As the standoff continues, the freight station remains non-operational, potentially disrupting supply chains for importers who depend on the facility for cargo clearance.