The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained High Court orders freezing assets worth millions, including 17 high-end vehicles and 106 prime homes, belonging to Thika Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi.

Lady Justice Esther Maina granted the commission the authority to hold an extra sum of Ksh.4.2 million, seized following a search of Nyakundi's home.

PHOTO | COURTESY Thika Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi

EACC believes the riches were obtained through corruption and abuse of office and should be forfeited to the country.

"Nyakundi cannot practically have amassed such wealth through lawful and legitimate means and in the absence of any satisfactory explanation, his accumulated wealth can only be proceeds of corruption hence liable to forfeiture to the Government of Kenya," argued EACC in court submissions.

PHOTO | COURTESY Courts

The properties targeted include 16 in Nairobi, 2 in Utawala, 6 in Ngong, 13 in Kilifi, 11 in Kitutu Central constituency, 6 in Kitutu West, 7 in Mavueni, and another in Kisumu, Kitale, among others.

EACC further stated that early investigations suggested that the properties were at risk of being transferred or sold, jeopardizing their recovery.

The assets will be frozen for six months while the commission investigates claims of embezzling public funds, misuse of office, and unexplained wealth.