Former Governor Oparanya Wins Round One of Case Against EACC

Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has won round one of a case against the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

This is after an anti-corruption court ordered the EACC to release some of the items seized at his home during the raid that are not related to the case.

In an application filed in the court, the former Governor said EACC detectives went away with his documents, computers, mobile phones and Sh2 million cash that was found at his residence.

The governor argues that the search order issued for the raid did not permit the officers to carry away the items.

"The search orders did not authorize the officers to seize and carry any Mobile phones and computers belonging to other persons who are not parties to the proceedings," oparanya told the anti-corruption case.

He accused the detectives of trespassing their mandate and sought a court injunction to have some of the items released.

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyuki when issuing directions on the matter directed the prosecution and Oparanya's lawyers to sit and agree on the documents relevant to the case and those not relevant released.

Oparanya was arrested alongside his wives in relation to embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion during his era as the county governor.

The governor has however denied involvement in graft and said he was being targeted because of his association with the ODM leader Raila Odinga.