EACC pursues Sh813mn asset forfeiture against Wamatangi over tender fraud
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has sued Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and 13 others to recover over Sh813 million it says he fraudulently acquired through irregular road construction tenders awarded during his tenure as Senate Roads Committee Chair...
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing the forfeiture of over Sh813 million in assets from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and 13 others, alleging corruption and conflict of interest in road construction contracts. The suit, filed on October 31, 2025, follows investigations into claims that Governor Wamatangi influenced irregular tender awards to companies associated with him.
- The EACC seeks to recover Sh813,145,532.40, identified as proceeds of corruption.
- Governor Wamatangi, while Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing, allegedly influenced tenders from agencies like KeNHA, KURA, and KeRRA.
- He is accused of concealing ownership of five companies by transferring directorships to relatives while maintaining control as a bank signatory.
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