Former Murang’a County Governor Mwangi Wa Iria and eight others have been charged afresh in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over an alleged fraud involving Ksh351,097,491.15.

• The case involves alleged fraud in a media buying services contract awarded to Top Image Media Consultants.
• Key individuals include former Governor Mwangi Wa Iria, Top Image Media Consultants, and Value View Limited.
• The charges include conspiracy to commit corruption, money laundering, and unlawful acquisition of public property, with the case set for mention on 17th September 2026.

A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position and earn over Sh1.5 million.

• The former official allegedly used a forged Bachelor of Commerce degree and a fake Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final Examination Certificate.
• The case involves the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• The accused earned Sh1,585,967.90 during his tenure and was granted Sh1 million cash bail.

A former Machakos County Chief Officer has been charged by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly using fake academic certificates to secure employment.

• The official is accused of forging a Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate and a Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Final Examination Certificate.
• The EACC is also pursuing civil proceedings to recover over Ksh1.5 million in salaries earned during his tenure from January to November 2023.
• This case is part of an intensified crackdown by the EACC on public officials using fraudulent academic qualifications.