In Summary
The EACC has raided the homes and offices of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and top county officials over an alleged KSh382 million irregular tender. Get the latest updates on the corruption probe shaking Nyamira County’s leadership and Kenya’s anti-graft war.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday carried out dramatic raids targeting Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and senior county officials in connection with an alleged KSh382 million irregular tender.
Detectives from the EACC descended on the governor’s Nyamira residence, Kisumu home, and county offices, seizing vital documents, electronic devices, and financial records believed to be linked to the massive corruption scheme.
Inside the KSh382 Million Tender Scandal
According to EACC investigators, the probe revolves around a fraudulent procurement deal involving infrastructure and health projects allegedly inflated in cost. It is suspected that the tender was awarded to companies connected to county insiders, with funds allegedly siphoned through ghost contractors and proxy accounts.
A senior EACC officer revealed that preliminary findings show blatant violations of public procurement laws.
“We have gathered substantial evidence indicating misuse of public funds and abuse of office by senior county officials,” the officer confirmed.
The anti-graft body is now analyzing the seized materials and tracing the money trail to establish the total amount lost.
Governor Nyaribo Speaks Out
In a brief statement issued through his communication team, Governor Amos Nyaribo dismissed the corruption allegations as politically motivated, accusing rivals of attempting to tarnish his reputation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“I have nothing to hide. My administration has been transparent, and we will cooperate with EACC,” he said.
However, sources within the county government allege that the governor personally influenced the award of the tender to a firm linked to one of his associates.
EACC has confirmed that Governor Nyaribo will soon be summoned for questioning as part of the ongoing investigations.
Public Outrage and Calls for Accountability
The news of the raid has ignited outrage among Nyamira residents and anti-graft campaigners, who are demanding swift and transparent investigations. Civil society organizations have urged EACC not to stop at raids but to ensure prosecutions and asset recoveries follow.
“This is a wake-up call. Nyamira has suffered from poor service delivery while billions disappear through corruption,” said a resident activist.
Political observers note that the raid could reshape Gusii region’s political landscape, with Governor Nyaribo’s leadership now under intense national scrutiny.
Part of Wider EACC Crackdown
The Nyamira operation comes amid a series of EACC crackdowns targeting county governments across Kenya. In recent months, similar probes have rocked Kakamega, Siaya, and Nakuru counties as the anti-graft body tightens its grip on misuse of devolved funds.
Analysts say this could mark a new phase in Kenya’s war against corruption, particularly within the devolution system, where billions of taxpayer money are lost annually through inflated tenders.
If found culpable, the governor and implicated officials could face criminal charges, asset seizure, and removal from office under Kenya’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
As EACC intensifies its investigations, all eyes remain on Nyamira — a county now synonymous with the latest high-profile corruption scandal threatening to shake Kenya’s devolved governance system to its core.