The two men Peter David Leparakwo and Fredrick Kimemia Kimani have been accused to have conspired to defraud NHIF the 1.5billion worth land on dates October 29,2013 and August 25,2016.
The suspects denied charges to defraud NHIF of Sh1.5 billion, argued that they were in a position to sell the 9.50 hectares of land in Karen, to the parastatals.
Peter David Leparakwo was charged separately with forging land title deed for the subject land and representing it as having been created and issued by the Chief Land Registrar
Defence lawyers told the Milimani court on Monday that Peter Leparakwo, is the rightful owner of the land.
“At the appropriate time, I will present evidence that Peter Leparakwo is innocent as he has been recognised by the Ministry of Lands as the legal and bona fide owner of the disputed land,” the lawyer told the magistrate.
The suspects were released on Sh400,000 cash bail each.
pre-trial hearings for the case have been set for May 29.