Murang'a boss appears before EACC detectives

Murang’a County Governor Mwangi wa Iria(right) with his lawyer Nganga Mbugua addresses the media outside of Ethics and Anti Corruption Office in Nairobi yesterda

Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria yesterday appeared before the anti-graft agency over a recent confrontation with its investigators.

Mr Iria denied charges of instigating an attack on Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers.

"What I did not like was how the search on my home was carried out. It was handled in the most unprofessional manner," he said, adding that the warrant produced by the officers had issues.

He added that he did not summon the people who gathered outside his compound, adding that the officers had already taken his phone and those of his family members. His supporters are reported to have fought the EACC officers who had raided his residence and confiscated some documents from them.

Iria said contrary to reports that incriminating evidence was found in his house, there was nothing out of the ordinary that was discovered. He confirmed that he had recorded a statement with EACC on what transpired on that day.  He also welcomed investigations into the incident but cautioned that it should be within the law.

"The officers I encountered today were different from those who came to my house, they were courteous and gentlemanly. I wish this was how I was handled then," said the county chief who was grilled for close to three hours.

"EACC has promised to (investigate) objectively and independently without victimisation," he added.