EACC Freezes Millions in Accounts, Summons Top Govt Officials Over Graft

Five companies' accounts have been frozen...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned top government officials from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) amid a corruption investigation linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.

Ksh13 million and USD 13,000 were recovered during EACC raids at the governor’s residence.
Governor Kimani Wamatangi has described the accusations as politically motivated and seeks to prevent any prosecution.
The ongoing investigation aims to address alleged mismanagement of public funds involving ten public officials.

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