The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a massive operation targeting Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and several senior county officials over alleged involvement in a Ksh382 million corruption scandal.
The early-morning raids were carried out simultaneously across Nyamira, Kisii, and Nairobi counties, focusing on the governor’s residence, county offices, and homes of top officials suspected to be part of the irregular procurement scheme.
According to sources familiar with the operation, detectives sought to recover crucial documents and digital evidence believed to contain details of inflated contracts and questionable payments related to the construction of a county government building.
Focus of the Investigation
Officials in key departments — including finance, public works, housing, and physical planning — are under scrutiny.
Investigators believe the construction company awarded the tender was paid far more than the actual work completed, resulting in massive losses to the county government.
Preliminary reports also allege that Governor Nyaribo personally approved irregular payments totaling Ksh18 million — comprising Ksh5 million in voluntary payment and Ksh13 million in house allowance reimbursements.
Valuation reports reviewed by EACC point to possible embezzlement and lack of value for money, suggesting that public funds may have been siphoned through fictitious claims.
Governors Under the Anti-Graft Watch
Governor Nyaribo now joins a growing list of county chiefs under EACC investigation.
In August 2025, the agency revealed that nine governors were being probed over corruption allegations, describing the level of graft in devolved units as “deeply concerning.”
Earlier this year, the commission raided the residence and office of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over suspected embezzlement and conflict of interest.
Similarly, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was also targeted in a separate probe linked to Ksh1.4 billion in fictitious payments made during the 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 financial years.
As the investigations intensify, the EACC maintains that its operations aim to hold all public officials accountable and recover misappropriated taxpayer funds.