Police Officers have arrested 5 more suspects in connection with the destruction of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) vehicles at the residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Kitale.
In a statement on Saturday, May 24, the National Police Service (NPS) said the 5 suspects were nabbed following a targeted police operation in Kitale town.
“On 19th May 2025, five vehicles belonging to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) were vandalized at the residence of Hon. George Natembeya during the execution of a lawful search warrant.
“Following this incident, a targeted police operation was launched within Kitale town to identify and apprehend those responsible. As a result, five suspects were arrested today, 24th May 2025, in connection with the offence,” the statement read in part.
NPS noted that the suspects will face charges of malicious damage to property and other related offences.
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The service also said the operation is ongoing in Kitale to arrest more suspects who are linked to the incident.
“They are expected to face charges of malicious damage to property, among other related offences. The operation remains active as efforts continue to trace additional individuals linked to the incident. The arrested suspects are currently in custody and are assisting police with investigations,” NPS added.
This comes days after 14 individuals were also arrested in connection with the vandalization of EACC vehicles at Natembeya’s home.
The suspects include Leon Ikua, Brian Mutonyi, James Maina, Churchill Ambula, Chirispus Kingara, Joseph Kakanja, Daniel Kanyingi and Levy Kiprotich.
Others are John Kamau, Benjamin Bukhala, Lavingtone Kipkemboi, Isaac Nyongesa Wanyonyi Wasike, Tonny Wafula Wasike, and Ismael Juma.
"The multi-agency team comprising local law enforcement officers in Trans Nzoia West augmented by detectives from DCI Headquarters Operations Unit, conducted an operation that led to the arrest of 14 suspects connected to acts of malicious damage and stealing at the residence of Trans Nzoia County Governor," DCI said in a statement on May 22.
On Monday, May 19, during a raid at Natembeya's home, rowdy youth destroyed several cars that EACC detectives were using.
During the incident, which occurred outside Natembeya's residence in Milimani Estate, the windows of the SUVs were completely smashed. The youth also managed to access the vehicles' interiors and damage the car seats.
