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Wamatangi sues EACC, cites abuse of office after arrest

When Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi (centre) addressed the media along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi on April 15, 2025 after being questioned by EACC)  over irregular procurement. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), citing abuse of its investigation powers.

Wamatangi, in his case filed before the High Court on Tuesday, stated that although the EACC had obtained orders to investigate a tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) to Filtronic International Limited, it ended up arresting him, which was outside the court’s orders.

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