Certified Homes director Peter Nyaga is allegedly to be on the run after being accused of defrauding Kenyans living in the diaspora millions of shillings.
This comes after the Daily Nation highlighted a home-buying scam report where buyers were left high and dry after projects by the land firm ground to a halt.
It’s reported that Nyaga, through his company Certified Homes Limited, collected millions under the promise that he would build homes for investors.
However, court documents reveal that several projects, including Sukari Heights and the KWITU Gardens estate, stalled or were abandoned entirely, leaving diaspora clients without homes or refunds.
Among the affected are three Kenyan women living in the United States—Elizabeth Wangari, Caroline Ongito, and Eddah Wanjiku—who claim to have lost over KSh 15.5 million after investing in a customized off-plan gated community that never materialized.
The women allege that Nyaga misrepresented the status of the land, declaring it freehold when in fact it was leasehold. They have since taken the matter to court, seeking compensation and justice.
According to the suit, Certified Homes Limited falsely claimed to own two parcels of land—Donyo Sabuk/Komarock Block 1/450 and Block 1/58111—on which the promised units were to be constructed.
Additionally, letters of offer to the buyers allegedly contained contradictory and misleading details about the land tenure and project timelines. While some were promised completion within a month of payment, over 15 months have passed without delivery of the units.
The company has since responded by stating that it was the responsibility of the buyers to conduct due diligence before signing contracts. In a poorly written Facebook press release, Certified Homes dismissed the claims, arguing that the complainants were aware of the terms when they signed.
Nyaga’s name has also been previously linked to Mahiga Homes Limited, another real estate company that was flagged for similar fraudulent practices. With the court case ongoing and his whereabouts unknown, concerns among investors continue to mount.
