Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was on Tuesday questioned at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi over allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of county resources.

Wamatangi’s appearance at Integrity Centre came just hours after detectives conducted early morning raids at both his residence and county offices. The operation, which formed part of a larger probe into corruption within Kiambu County, also targeted nine other senior county officials, whose homes and offices were similarly searched.

Sources within the EACC revealed that the ongoing investigations are focused on suspected financial improprieties, including conflict of interest and possible diversion of public funds. The raids were authorized following weeks of intelligence gathering.

This latest development places Kiambu County under renewed scrutiny, coming just two months after Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa publicly raised concerns over the county’s financial systems. The senator accused Governor Wamatangi of dismantling the county’s automated payment system in favor of a manual one—an alleged move that allowed for the introduction of ghost workers and facilitated the misappropriation of Ksh390 million.

The probe into Wamatangi’s administration echoes a similar scandal that rocked the county under former Governor Ferdinand Waititu. In February 2025, Waititu was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of embezzling Ksh588 million in public funds, a case that has continued to tarnish Kiambu’s leadership image.

The EACC has promised to issue a formal statement detailing the findings of its investigation and outlining any potential charges Governor Wamatangi and the other officials may face.

As the probe deepens, pressure is mounting on the county government to ensure transparency and accountability in handling public resources.