More Woes for Governor Wamatangi as Court Freezes Accounts in KSh813 Million EACC Probe
The High Court has frozen multiple bank accounts linked to Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and several companies allegedly connected to him, as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) pursues claims of corruption and economic crimes amounting to over Sh813 million.
On Thursday, Justice Benjamin Musyoki granted the injunction, barring Governor Wamatangi, his family, companies, agents, or anyone acting on their behalf from withdrawing, transferring, disposing of, or otherwise dealing with funds in five Family Bank accounts.
The accounts are registered under the following companies:
- King Construction Company Limited
- King Group Company Limited
- King Realtors Limited
- Quick Fix Auto Garage Limited
- Lub Plus Oil and Energy Company Limited
The court’s interim order will remain in effect until February 4, 2026, when Justice Njuguna is set to hear the matter further.
EACC Moves to Protect Funds from Dissipation
The EACC initially filed a Notice of Motion in November 2025, seeking the court’s intervention to safeguard the funds. The Commission argued that Wamatangi and his associates could move or dissipate the money if the accounts were left unfrozen.
Court filings show that the accounts received over Sh813 million in payments from government agencies, including the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).
“Unless the court intervenes, a significant risk exists that the funds could be dissipated, frustrating any eventual recovery,” the EACC noted.
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Allegations of Tender Influence and Concealed Interests
According to EACC investigator Anderson Weru, Wamatangi allegedly influenced the award of road construction tenders while chairing the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing between 2017 and 2022.
Although Wamatangi reportedly resigned as a director of the companies, investigators claim he remained a signatory on their bank accounts, continuing to transact and act as the beneficial owner.
Further allegations suggest that some of the companies were transferred to close family members and associates in an attempt to conceal Wamatangi’s interests. Records from the Business Registration Bureau and National Registration Bureau reportedly show that several directors are his wife and siblings.
Background of EACC Actions
The EACC previously obtained six-month preservation orders in July 2025 to freeze the accounts while investigations were ongoing. With investigations now concluded, the Commission has filed a fresh suit seeking recovery or forfeiture of the funds, alongside new injunctions to prevent their withdrawal after the previous orders lapsed.
The High Court will continue hearing the matter, with further proceedings expected to clarify the future of the frozen accounts and any potential recovery of the disputed funds.
