Detectives from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission raided Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s home in the dead of Tuesday morning, before they arrested him.
The EACC has confirmed the recovery of millions of shillings from the governor’s residence.
According to a statement issued by EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, Ksh13 million in cash was seized, which is believed to be proceeds of corrupt dealings.
The detectives further recovered USD13,000, equivalent to approximately Ksh1.68 million.
“The operation has led to the recovery of critical evidentiary material to support ongoing investigations. This includes the seizure of Ksh13 million and USD13,000 in cash, believed to be proceeds of graft,” part of the EACC statement read.
Mohamud added that the money and other evidence collected during the operation would be used to build a case for the prosecution of individuals implicated in the corruption allegations.
Governor Wamatangi was apprehended at his residence early Tuesday and escorted under tight security to the EACC headquarters for interrogations.
The county boss was seen waving to residents from the back seat of an SUV as detectives transported him for interrogation.
Kiambu residents were seen shouting in protest of the arrest of the county boss.
According to the EACC, the raid was part of a broader investigation into alleged financial and procurement irregularities within the Kiambu County Government.Alongside the governor, nine senior county officials were also taken into custody. The said officials face serious allegations including conflict of interest, procurement irregularities, and abuse of office in relation to a Ksh230 million contract for the supply, installation, and support of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
The officials are further accused of conducting business with the county government and receiving payments totaling Ksh1.5 billion through questionable procurement practices and fictitious supplies—violations of public finance and procurement regulations.
Those arrested include the County Secretary, County Executive Committee Members (CECs) for Finance and Lands, the Chief Officer for Finance, Directors in the Supply Chain and Revenue departments, a clerical officer, and the director of the company that was awarded the controversial contract.
