Governor Wamatangi's arrest is not political witch-hunt, activists say

From left: Joseph Kioko of Makueni civil society organisation, Bunge Mashinani executive director Michael Mburu and Bunge Mashinani civic educator Immanuel Mwagiru address a press briefing where they urged EACC to ensure prosecution of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, on April 16, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

A group of activists has dismissed claims by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi that his arrest by the anti-graft watchdog is political witch-hunt.

Addressing the press outside Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi, the youth activists, under Mbunge Mashinani umbrella, said the arrest emanated from 'adverse audit report" against the devolved unit.