Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - The wife of former Murang’a County Governor, Mwangi Wa Iria, has been arrested over embezzlement of Sh 140 million from the county government.
It was reported that the wife, Jane Waigwe Kimani, was
arrested alongside her brother, Solomon Mutura Kimani, on suspicion of
involvement in a Sh140 million graft case.
"The two are currently before the Milimani
Anti-Corruption Court for plea-taking. They are directors of one of the
companies used as a conduit for the fraudulent scheme," it was reported.
"EACC is pursuing the other 6 suspects, including the
former Governor, who failed to honour summons to appear before it on Wednesday,
8 a.m."
On Saturday, April 13, the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions (ODPP) recommended six charges relating to the Sh140 million graft
case.
This was after EACC investigations uncovered procurement
irregularities and conflict of interest during the award of publicity tenders
in Murang'a County.
Mwangi wa Iria is currently on the run.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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