- Court freezes accounts of Governor Wamatangi, his wife and children
- Move linked to an ongoing Sh813 million EACC graft case
- Order follows demolition of a business linked to the governor
- Case set for mention in court on February 4
A Kenyan court has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, their children, and ten other individuals as investigations into a Sh813 million graft case gather pace.
The High Court issued the order following an application by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The freeze will stay in place until the matter is heard, with the case set to be mentioned again on February 4.
According to court filings, the accounts targeted are linked to individuals suspected to have benefited from or helped move money tied to the alleged loss of public funds.
Investigators say the case revolves around questionable payments and contracts allegedly made during Wamatangi’s time in office.
The court action comes barely a day after a business linked to the governor a car and carpet cleaning facility near Nyayo Stadium was demolished in a night operation under heavy police guard.
The back-to-back developments have fueled public debate, with many seeing them as a sign that pressure is tightening around the governor.
Legal experts note that freezing accounts at this stage is a serious step, usually taken when investigators fear funds could be moved or withdrawn before a case is concluded. It does not amount to a conviction, but it significantly limits access to cash while investigations continue.
So far, Wamatangi has not publicly responded to the latest court order. His allies have previously described the investigations as politically motivated, while anti-corruption campaigners insist the law should take its full course.
As the February court date approaches, attention will be on how the governor explains the source and movement of the funds under scrutiny.
