- On Tuesday, April 15, detectives from the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) raided the house of Kiambu Governor Kimani Watangi
- In a statement, the Anti -Corruption Agency revealed that the governor was among the nine county officials investigated for the false payment of KSh 1.5 billion
- During the search, detectives received 12 million KSh and USD $ 13,000 from the Matangi settlement
Kiambu – The Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a statement on the arrest of Governor Kimani Watani.
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Why was Kimani Wangani arrested?
In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, the EACC confirmed the invasion of the mammals and eight other county officials.
“Today, the EACC implemented the search documents such as residence and offices of nine people as part of an ongoing investigation, among the targeted by Paul Kimani Njoroge, the famous Matangi, governor of the Kiambu County government,” The EACC said.
According to the EACC, the search and arrest of the Kiambu governor is later linked to an ongoing investigation into the allegations of KSh 1.5 billion.
“Claims that county government officials were involved in business and county and received a total payment of KSh 1.5 billion through unusual procurement and false distribution processes, in violation of public financial management and procurement rules,” The anti -corruption commission said.
The nine officers are also investigated for conflict of interest and violation of the procurement rules in the KSh 230 million contract issued to M/s Filtronic International Limited in the financial year of 2022/2023.
“Claims of conflict of interest, violations of the procurement and misuse of the office against senior officers in issuing a distribution of distribution, delivery, installation, testing, training, imports and support of the Commercial Human Resources System (ERP). 2020.
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During the search, anti -corruption officers received KSh 12 million and $ 13,000 in cash from the Matani settlements, which investigators suspected of being corrupt.
“Today’s operation has achieved the availability of important evidence resources to support ongoing investigations. This includes being trapped in KSh 12 million and $ 13,000 in cash from the residence of governors Kimani Watangi, which is suspected of being corrupt income,” The EASC said.
What did Kimani Wamatangi say about the conspiracy to excite him?
In some areas, the governor of Kiambu dismissed the threats from some members of the County Assembly (MCAS).
The Matangi emphasized that he is still focusing on serving the population despite political pressure from various parts.
The Kiambu Governor who is arguing claimed he was targeted by sealing the financial loopholes that previously facilitated the misuse of county money.
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
