The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), has arrested senior officials from the Trans Nzoia County Government on charges of obstruction of duty.
According to a statement by the EACC, 24 suspects were arrested and charged with various offences at the Kitale Law Courts. Bernard Muganda (former MCA, Motosiet Ward) was arrested on Tuesday, while John Chigi Makhanu (MCA, Sinyerere Ward) and Frank Kuyala Wabwire (Governor’s Protocol Officer) were apprehended today. The three will be arraigned on June 4, 2025, at the Kitale Law Courts.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in liaison with police officers from the Integrity Police Station, today, 3rd June 2025, arrested senior public officials from the County Government of Trans Nzoia for obstructing EACC officers while executing a lawful court order,” the Commission said.
On May 19, 2025, EACC officers, acting under a court-issued search warrant, conducted a search operation at Governor George Natembeya’s Kitale residence.
The search was part of an ongoing investigation into procurement irregularities, abuse of office, bribery, and the fraudulent acquisition of KES 1.46 billion between 2022 and 2025.
During the operation, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and senior county officials allegedly incited members of the public, leading to obstruction of the officers, physical assault on law enforcement personnel, and the vandalism of five government vehicles valued at KES 12.1 million.
The EACC has reiterated that it will not tolerate the obstruction of justice or the destruction of public property in the course of executing its lawful mandate.
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