Testifying before High Court judge Elijah Obaga, Mr Awori, 89, said the company acquired the land from Barclays Bank in 1983. He said he was aware of the land purchase at the time because he was a director of Muchanga alongside his wife Rose Awori and that he had signed necessary documents. Describing himself as a retired public servant, Mr Awori, however, pointed out that he was not directly involved in the initial resolution to acquire the land. Mr Awori declined to respond to a query about a board resolution to acquire the property. In his testimony, Mr Awori said the transaction happened nearly 40 years ago and he could not recall some details except for the active role he played in signing key documents.

Source: Daily Nation April 25, 2017 22:30 UTC