The Judiciary/FILESeveral corruption-related cases will come before courts across the country this week, with proceedings ranging from judgements and rulings to hearings and mentions involving alleged loss and irregular acquisition of millions of shillings in public funds.
The cases are listed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for the period between September 28 and October 2, 2026.
The matters remain before the courts, and the allegations against the accused persons have not been proved unless and until determined by the courts.
Among the matters scheduled for judgement is a case involving former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Otieno Bob Kephas and four others, who are accused of conspiracy to commit corruption, abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and stealing.
The allegations relate to the alleged mismanagement of Sh85.2 million belonging to the Homa Bay County Assembly. The Anti-Corruption Court in Homa Bay is scheduled to deliver its judgement on September 30.
At the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, a ruling is expected on September 30 in a suit involving Paul Kimani Wamatangi and others over the recovery of Sh813 million said to be proceeds of corruption.
Another ruling is scheduled for October 2 in a case involving David Isika Kinyae and others over unexplained wealth amounting to Sh180 million.
The court will also deliver a ruling on October 2 in a case involving Ezekiel Mutua and 12 others concerning Sh22.6 million allegedly irregularly paid to Dr Ezekiel Mutua as an increase in basic salary and entertainment allowance by the Kenya Film and Classification Board.
A separate ruling is expected in a recovery suit involving Sarah Muthoni Muraa, trading as Kawisa Suppliers, over Sh11.7 million and general damages. The case concerns allegations that the defendant unlawfully benefited from and participated in the award of a food supply tender at Ruthimitu Girls High School.
Several high-profile cases are also listed for hearing.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Gideon Kioko Sonko and 15 others are scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on September 28 and 29.
They face charges including conspiracy to commit an economic crime, conflict of interest, money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of crime. The allegations concern an alleged conspiracy involving the former governor and private companies to embezzle Sh24 million from the Nairobi City County Government.
The case involving Mzalendo Kibunjia, former Director General of the National Museums of Kenya, and six others is also scheduled for hearing on September 30.
The accused face charges including conspiracy to commit corruption, abuse of office, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime and financial misconduct. EACC alleges that senior officials of the National Museums of Kenya mismanaged Sh441.4 million.
At the same court, Peter Maina Njehia, a senior supply manager at KETRACO, and another person face a recovery suit involving unexplained wealth amounting to Sh216 million. The matter is scheduled for hearing on September 29 and 30.
Another recovery case involving Mary Wanjiku, trading as Maymill Enterprises, and six others concerns Sh110 million allegedly embezzled from the Nairobi City County Government.
Annapolis Enterprises Ltd and three others will also face a recovery suit involving Sh17.6 million allegedly embezzled from Nairobi City County, with proceedings listed for September 28, 29, 30 and October 1.
Other matters listed for mention include a case involving Kenya Re Managing Director Johnson Jackson Githaka, and finance manager, John Faustin Kinyua, who are charged with fraudulent acquisition of public property. EACC alleges that the two abused their offices in the fraudulent acquisition of Sh1.2 billion. The matter is listed at Makadara Law Courts on October 1.
At the Environment and Land Court in Kisumu, a case involving Violet Sally Onyango and others concerns the recovery of Kisumu Municipality Block 13/92-109, valued at Sh700 million. The land was allegedly set aside for water treatment for Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company.
Ambassador Peter Kirimi Kaberia and eight others face charges including conspiracy to commit an economic crime, abuse of office, procurement law violations, acquisition of proceeds of crime and financial misconduct.
The allegations concern the irregular award of a tender for security access control, communications, audiovisual and pitch lighting systems for stadia in preparation for CHAN 2018, followed by an alleged irregular advance payment of Sh330.5 million.
Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, an employee of Nakuru County Government, and 11 others are also listed for mention in a case involving alleged conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, procurement law violations and corrupt procurement practices. EACC alleges that Mubichi used companies owned by her husband to conduct business with the county government, earning Sh120.5 million.
Other cases listed during the week involve alleged unexplained assets, bribery, abuse of office and misappropriation of county funds.
James Mwathethe Mulewa and another have a recovery case involving Sh80 million in unexplained assets listed before the Mombasa High Court on September 28.
Julius Irungu Njogu, a principal probation officer in Kangema, faces a bribery charge in which he is alleged to have requested Sh170,000 from a complainant on behalf of a magistrate in exchange for favourable sentencing. The matter is listed for mention at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on September 28.
In Eldoret, Mike Parklea and four others face allegations relating to irregularities in the acquisition of 5,000 bags of dry whole white maize worth Sh18 million by the West Pokot County Government. The case is listed for mention on September 29.
At the Anti-Corruption Court in Siaya, Hezron Junior Opiyo faces a recovery suit involving Sh14 million allegedly misappropriated from the Siaya County Government.
