Kiambu Governor Wamatangi Arrested Over Alleged Corruption Scandal

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has been arrested in connection with a multi-million shilling corruption scandal that has rocked the county government, sources from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed on Tuesday morning.

Governor Wamatangi was picked up by EACC detectives from his home in Runda at around 6:30 am and taken in for questioning at Integrity Centre in Nairobi.

His arrest follows months of investigations into alleged irregularities in county procurement deals, misuse of public funds, and abuse of office.

According to sources familiar with the probe, the investigation revolves around a series of tenders awarded to shadowy companies for infrastructure projects that were either incomplete or never executed.

Preliminary reports indicate that over Sh350 million may have been lost through inflated invoices, ghost contractors, and kickbacks.

Wamatangi, who is serving his first term as governor, has previously denied any wrongdoing and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. His legal team has called the arrest “an affront to justice” and vowed to challenge what they termed as “a malicious witch-hunt.”

In a statement released shortly after the arrest, the EACC said, “We have sufficient evidence linking the Governor to procurement irregularities and misappropriation of public funds. Investigations are ongoing, and more arrests are expected.”

The arrest has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Kiambu County, a region that has faced several high-profile corruption scandals in the past. Local leaders are now calling for calm as the legal process unfolds.

Residents have expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the EACC’s move as a step toward accountability, while others claim the arrest may be part of a broader scheme to silence political rivals ahead of the 2027 elections.

As of now, Wamatangi remains in custody pending further interrogation. The Director of Public Prosecutions is expected to give direction on whether the governor will be formally charged in court later this week.