The case is tied to the “Feeding Our Future” scheme, one of the biggest fraud scandals in the US during the pandemic.
Investigators say billions of shillings meant to feed vulnerable children were instead diverted for personal gain.
In a recent federal court decision, a jury found five people guilty in the first trial connected to the scheme.
The convicted individuals include Abdiaziz Farah, Abdimajid Nur, Hayat Nur, Mohamed Ismail, Mukhtar Shariff, Abdiwahab Aftin, and Said Farah.
US agents now believe part of the stolen money was used to buy high-value properties outside America, including in Kenya.
Some of these assets are said to be registered under shell companies to hide the real owners.
According to investigators, the suspects opened at least 30 business sites that appeared legitimate on paper but were mainly used to move and clean stolen funds.
The money allegedly paid for luxury homes, businesses, and expensive lifestyles.
For many Kenyans, the news has raised fresh questions about how foreign crime money enters the country unnoticed.
It has also renewed debate about property ownership checks and cross-border financial monitoring.
This is not the first time Kenyans have appeared in US fraud cases.
In past incidents, individuals were charged for using Covid-19 funds to buy property in Nairobi, Diani, and other prime areas.
Some even owned multiple houses abroad while running dozens of bank accounts.
US authorities say efforts are ongoing to trace, freeze, and possibly recover assets linked to the fraud.
Kenyan agencies may also be drawn into the process if local properties are confirmed to be part of the case.
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