Prof. Mohammed Swazuri's tenure at National Lands Commission could as well be over after Vice Chair Abigael Mbagaya took over in acting capacity.
The changes comes few days after Swazuri was charged with illegal compensation of SGR land worth Sh1.5 billion.
Also, David Kuria will take over as Secretary/Chief Executive Officer. He was incharge of Land Information system before Wednesday's changes.
The deputy director (finance), Bernard Cherutich, is now the acting director of finance and administration while Joash Oindo, the deputy director, valuation and taxation, is now the acting director of the department. NLC said the arrests would not affect its operations.
While Swazuri enjoys security of tenure, his immune may not last long should he be found guilty.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has focused on war against graft as he seeks to stamp authority in his second and final term.
High profile arrests are synonymous these days with Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's wife, Susan Wangare being the latest victim to be charged with illegal constructions within Nairobi.