Nairobi, March 17 -- The High Court has opted not to hear a petition filed by businessman Francis Mburu who is seeking Sh12.1 billion in compensation from the government for allegedly taking over his land in Ruaraka, saying the matter ought to be handled by the Environment and Land Court.

Mr Mburu is valuing the compensation he is due for the land-which hosts two public schools- at Sh13.6 billion but says the government paid him Sh1.5 billion following a judgment in 2019.

Attorney General Justin Muturi has, however, opposed the petition arguing that the case was filed in the wrong forum and should be struck out.

"It is, therefore, necessary that the matter be transferred to the land court so that all these claims can be dealt with," Ju...