EACC says Sh1.3bn embezzled in Kakamega under Wycliffe Oparanya
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe oparanya (left), his lawyer Ken Nyaundi (second right) and EACC detective Andrew Lekamparish (second left) at Oparanya's residence in Lang'ata, Nairobi on August 23,2023
When the Nation team arrived at his city residence on Forest Edge Road, a total of six uniformed police officers and two vehicles belonging to the EACC were on the premises.
In Butere, his home was under tight security as a similar raid was carried out.
The officers' intentions were to seize any documentary evidence and electronic devices linked to alleged improper acquisition of property.
At least Sh1.3 billion was embezzled from Kakamega’s public purse under former governor Wycliffe Oparanya through through proxies and associates, the anti-grant agency said on Wednesday.
Oparanya was questioned at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi over alleged procurement irregularities.
