The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission  summoned former Murang'a governor Mwangi wa Iria and his wife, Jane Waigwe Kimani, to appear at the Integrity Centre on Tuesday, April 16, at 8 am.

They, along with six others, are evading arrest for their alleged involvement in a tender valued at Ksh. 140 million. Following an investigation, the EACC obtained approval from the Director of Public Prosecutions to press charges against them.

"EACC has ordered former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wairia, his spouse Jane Waigwe Kimani, and 6 other suspects, currently at large in an attempt to evade arrest, to immediately report to EACC Headquarters at Integrity Centre for processing with the graft charges they are facing. Suspects are required to appear on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024, 8am, without fail," read the summon.



According to the investigation, they gave tenders to Top Image Media Consultancy Limited and Value View Limited unlawfully, ignoring conflicts of interest.

"This followed an investigation by EACC on procurement irregularities and conflict of interest in the award of publicity tenders by the County Government of Murang'a to M/S Top Image Media Consultancy Ltd in the Financial Year 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.

The eight were discovered to have been involved in procurement irregularities in awarding publicity tenders to Top Image Media Consultants Limited and Value View Limited,” the DPP stated.

The Director of Public Prosecutions recommends charges such as abuse of office, conflict of interest, conspiracy to commit corruption, handling of suspect property, money laundering, and unlawful acquisition of public property. These charges contravene Section 3 and Section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.