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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has refuted allegations leveled against him by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), describing the recent actions by the agency as politically motivated.
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The governor condemned the Tuesday morning raid on his residence, along with those of eight other senior county officials, terming it as an attempt to intimidate his administration.
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According to the EACC, the raids were part of a broader investigation targeting financial and procurement malpractices in Kiambu County. The agency executed search warrants on the officials’ homes and offices to gather evidence.
Following his questioning at the EACC headquarters, Wamatangi dismissed the probe as a political witch hunt aimed at derailing his administration’s progress.
“This is pure political intimidation. There is no justification for deploying over 50 police officers to my home and around 200 to the offices of my ministers. They are targeting high-performing officials in an effort to sabotage my government,” Wamatangi stated.
He further argued that those behind the raids were threatened by his development record and warned political rivals that leadership is decided by the electorate, not through intimidation.
“They want to tarnish our names, but I won’t be intimidated. I stand firm in my belief that the people of Kiambu deserve proper leadership,” he added.
Wamatangi criticized the EACC for the manner in which the investigations were conducted, suggesting he should have been invited to respond instead of being subjected to a raid. He expressed willingness to cooperate with the commission and provide any necessary documents.
Following the raids, demonstrations broke out outside the governor’s home, with supporters waving leaves, singing, and demanding his release.
The EACC clarified that the ongoing investigation involves alleged procurement irregularities, abuse of office, and conflict of interest concerning the awarding of a Sh230 million contract for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system during the 2022/2023 financial year. The agency confirmed that the operation had led to the collection of key evidence critical to the probe.
