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[PHOTOS] Wamatangi supporters gather outside EACC in solidarity

The supporters who flooded the anti-corruption gates carried leaves and waited outside, chanting songs

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News15 April 2025 - 18:59
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In Summary


  • EACC said it executed search warrants at the residences and offices of the nine individuals as part of an ongoing investigation.
  • Governor Wamatangi called on Kiambu residents to remain peaceful.
Supporters of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi at EACC Headquarters on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was on Tuesday joined by his supporters in solidarity outside the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Headquarters.

The supporters who flooded the anti-corruption gates carried leaves as they waited outside, chanting songs of liberation.

They waited for him as he was inside the Commission for consultation with officers.

Supporters of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi at EACC Headquarters on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

EACC said it executed search warrants at the residences and offices of the nine individuals as part of an ongoing investigation.

However, in a statement on X shortly after the EACC operation, Governor Wamatangi called on Kiambu residents to remain peaceful.

EACC officials carry evidence found after raiding the residences of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and eight other officials on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The governor said he was at the EACC Headquarters and will address the media shortly.

“To the great people of Kiambu County, I urge you to remain calm and peaceful. We shall overcome. We will never give in to intimidation!!! I will address the media shortly at the EACC Headquarters, Integrity House, Nairobi,” Wamatangi said.

Supporters of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi at EACC Headquarters on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi's supporters camp outside EACC Headquarters on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY
EACC officials carry evidence found after raiding the residences of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and eight other county officials on April 15, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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