The long-awaited land case involving Archbishop John Mweresa Aluse and members of the African Israel Nineveh Church (AINC) is finally set for judgment on October 22, 2025, at the Hamisi Law Courts in Vihiga County.
Principal Magistrate Nicodemus Moseti, in a ruling delivered today, confirmed the judgment date after years of adjournments that have stretched the case over a decade.
According to the complainant’s lawyer, Edgar Jeji, the matter has taken “far too long” and must now be concluded to bring peace both to the church and to the community.
“I am now asking the members of the community and church to stay calm as we wait for the conclusion of the matter,” said Jeji.
The case centers on a 2.0-hectare parcel of land (Kakamega/Gimarakwa/494), located near Jebrok Market in Hamisi Sub-County.
The disputed land originally belonged to the late Paulo David Zakayo Kivuli, founder of the African Israel Nineveh Church.
Bishop Mweresa, the current head of the church, is accused of forging land ownership documents linked to the property.
The dispute, first surfacing publicly in 2010, has fueled deep divisions within the family and the church.
Jeji also urged the Judiciary to assign more magistrates to Hamisi Law Courts, noting that having only one magistrate handling all cases contributes to significant delays in justice delivery.
As the October ruling date approaches, tension remains high, with stakeholders hopeful that the judgment will finally bring closure to the protracted land saga.
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