- Governor Kimani Wamatangi was arrested by EACC investigations for alleged corruption allegedly corruption of county money
- Nine senior Kiambu County officials were also arrested along with the governor in connection with the investigation
- On Tuesday, April 15, EACC officials raided the residence with governor’s offices, and grabbed the necessary electronic documents and equipment
Investigating officials from the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday morning, April 15, arrested Kiambu Governor Kimani Kimani Wangani in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation.
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The arrest followed the early morning invasion in the governor’s residence and county offices, where EACC officials also seized electronic documents and equipment believed to be important in the investigation.
According to a KBC report, nine other senior officials from the Kiambu County government were also arrested during the operation, which is linked to investigations into public money laundering and conflict of interest in procurement processes.
According to the EACC, the 10 officials have been investigated on suspicion of misuse of county resources.
Following the invasion, some residents did The procession Outside of the Matani settlements, singing songs against Ruto and vowing to reject threats of any kind.
EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud is expected to provide official information on the arrests later on Tuesday, April 15.
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EACC organizes corruption cases in courts across Kenya
The Anti -Corruption Commission has prepared a series of high -profile corruption cases in various courts across the country this week, from April 14 to 17, 2025.
Nyeri Land Case – April 17, 2025
The decision is expected in a land dispute involving John Peter and eight others, regarding the restoration of the Nyeri Municipal Nursery Nursery I/1105, which was reportedly evacuated from government houses MG 6A & 6B.
The Environmental Court and Nyeri Land will decide a request to dismiss those who appear to be involved in the case.
KSH Prison scandal 302M – April 16–17, 2025
Former Deputy Commissioner of Prisons, Benjamin Obuya Njoga, and 13 others are facing charges of misuse of the office, money laundering, and public property through fraud.
The case, which will be heard in the Mountains Anti -Corruption Court, involves allegations of conspiracy to defraud the State Department of Rehabilitation Services KSh 302 million.
IEBC for Money Mali -Missing – April 17, 2025
Ezekiel Muiruri and Ann Njoki will be brought to court in connection with the allegations of corruption and the Ksh 4 million from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in the Nakuru Court.
Capacity Fund Case Fund – April 17, 2025
Alexander Musyoka Kimatu and Michael Kauvi Mungata have been charged with a conspiracy to defraud the KSh 2 million government from Capacity Fund in Mwala County, Machakos.
What did the Matani say about the plot to cut him off?
At the same time, the Matani ignored the threats of members of the County Parliament (MCAS), stressing that he was still focusing on serving the residents despite political pressure.
He claimed he was targeted to close the financial loopholes that previously facilitated the misuse of county funds.
Defending his integrity, the Mamatangi questioned how he could rob the Kiambu inhabitants, citing his poor formation and a mother who suffered the same turmoil as many residents.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
