Jane Waigwe Kimani, spouse to former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria and her brother Solomon Mutura Kimani have been arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

The two were nabbed in connection with the embezzlement of Ksh140 million during the former governor's tenure.

EACC confirmed that it had arrested the two on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and are currently before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court for plea-taking.

"They are the Directors of Value View Ltd, one of the companies used as a conduit in the fraudulent scheme.

"EACC is pursuing the other 6 suspects, including the former Governor, who failed to honour summons to appear before it on Wednesday, 8am,"the statement by EACC read in part.

On Monday, April 15, EACC ordered Wa Iria, his spouse and six others including Jane's brother to surrender to the authority's offices at Integrity Centre.

The eight are accused of procurement irregularities and conflict of interest in the award of publicity tenders by the County Government of Murang'a to M/s. Top Image Media Consultancy Ltd at a cost of Ksh140,000,000 during the fiscal years of 2014/2015 and 2015/2016. 

Other persons wanted by EACC include; Wa Iria's personal assistant Peter Muturi Karanja, former Murang'a County secretary Patrick Kagumu Mukuria,  M/s. Top Image Media Consultancy Ltd directors Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, and David Maina Njeri.

The suspects are to be charged with the following offences; 

1. Conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption contrary to section 47a (3) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. 2011

2. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act no 3 of 2003.

3. Unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to Section 45(1)(a) as read with Section 48(1), of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003.Conflict of interest contrary to section 42(3) as read with sec-ion 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003

4. Dealing with suspect property contrary to section 47(2)(a) as read with sec-ions 47(1) and 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.

5. Money laundering contrary to section 3 as read with section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act Cap 59b Laws of Kenya.