EACC officers raid former Kakamega Governor's homes

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers have raided former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya’s Butere and Likuyani homes.

The raid happened on Wednesday, August 23 morning.

According to a statement by EACC, the raid was part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of embezzlement of Sh 1.3 billion.

“The Commission conducted a successful search on various targets as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of embezzlement of public funds amounting to over Kes. 1.3 billion from Kakamega County during the reign of former Governor, Wycliffe Oparanya, and where it was found that public funds were unlawfully acquired through proxies and associates,” EACC statement reads.

The commission says Oparanya was brought to EACC Headquarters at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi for questioning, and that investigations into the alleged embezzlement are underway.

The anti-graft body has also dismissed claims of a political witch hunt saying ‘the Kakamega County investigation is part of numerous high-impact investigations into loss of public funds that the Commission is undertaking in various County Governments, which are at different stages”.

“The Commission conducts its investigations independently, impartially, and professionally, and in accordance with its mandate as spelt under the law.” EACC has also reiterated.

While he was being questioned at the Integrity Center, Oparanya’s lawyer and some Azimio-allied MPs were denied access to the premises.

However, the former county boss was released after the question.