By Andrew Kariuki
A Nairobi-based law firm has formally written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) demanding the immediate cessation of investigations against advocate Joseph Kimani Wachira over alleged bribery claims lodged by former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.
In a letter dated March 24, 2026, Wachira & Mumbi Advocates termed the ongoing investigations unjustified, arguing that their client had been wrongfully implicated in a matter he had no involvement in.
The letter, addressed to EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, follows the arrest of Wachira alongside former High Court judge Joseph Mutava and businessman Okiri Thomas Awili on March 9, 2026.
According to the firm, the arrests were based on allegations that the trio had solicited a Ksh 1 million bribe from Tuju in exchange for influencing a favourable outcome in a commercial dispute involving properties in Karen, Nairobi. The incident attracted widespread media attention, which the lawyers say caused significant reputational damage to Wachira both professionally and personally.
However, the firm has strongly denied the allegations, maintaining that Wachira acted strictly within his professional mandate as an advocate of the High Court. They argue that his involvement in the matter was limited to receiving instructions through Awili, who had allegedly been approached by Tuju to assist in identifying legal representation.
Central to the demand is a statutory declaration sworn by businessman Okiri Thomas Awili on March 23, 2026, which the law firm claims clears Wachira of any wrongdoing. The declaration reportedly provides detailed admissions affirming that Wachira had no role in any alleged bribery scheme.
The advocates have now called on the EACC to urgently review the new evidence and halt any ongoing investigations against their client, insisting that continued pursuit of the matter would be unjustified in light of the fresh developments.
The letter, marked urgent and delivered by hand, underscores growing legal pressure on the anti-graft agency as the case continues to unfold.
