The High Court has extended interim orders preventing the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from arresting or prosecuting Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over allegations of graft.
The court has granted the governor protection until October 8, 2025, allowing him to continue his duties without the immediate threat of apprehension or charges related to ongoing investigations into alleged corruption within his administration.
The court has directed Governor Wamatangi to submit his written arguments within seven days, as the legal proceedings continue.
The matter is scheduled to return to court on October 8, 2025, when the judges will deliver a final ruling on whether to lift the protective orders or permit the EACC and DPP to proceed with their legal actions against the governor.
This latest court decision follows a conservatory order issued on July 24, 2025, by Justice Chacha Mwita.
The July ruling temporarily barred the EACC and DPP from apprehending or charging Wamatangi pending the outcome of his petition.
Justice Mwita stated, “A conservatory order is hereby issued restraining respondents from apprehending and charging the petitioners based on the investigations undertaken in this matter until September 18, 2025.”
The extension granted on Thursday, September 18, 2025, ensures that the governor remains shielded from legal action until the court’s final determination in October.
The allegations stem from an EACC raid conducted on April 15, 2025, targeting Wamatangi’s home and offices.
The anti-graft agency was investigating claims of embezzlement of public funds and conflicts of interest within the Kiambu County government.
During the operation, nine other senior county officials were also apprehended, and their premises were searched as part of the probe into alleged mismanagement of public funds.
The officials, during their questioning, denied the accusations, asserting that the raid was a politically motivated campaign aimed at undermining Wamatangi’s administration.
Governor Wamatangi echoed these sentiments, describing the raid as an act of political intimidation. He maintained that the allegations were baseless and vowed that such actions would not deter him from fulfilling his responsibilities or advancing county projects.
As the October 8 court date approaches, the case continues to draw significant attention, with implications for governance and accountability in Kiambu County.
The final ruling will determine whether the investigations into the alleged graft will proceed or if the governor will be granted further reprieve.
