EACC arrests Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over alleged graft

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over alleged corruption.

The governor was apprehended on Monday morning following raids at his residence and county offices.

Nine other senior Kiambu County officials were also arrested in the crackdown which EACC says is linked to investigations into the embezzlement of public funds and conflict of interest in procurement deals.

The detectives also confiscated documents and electronic devices believed to be key to the probe.

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud is expected to issue a statement on the arrest later today.