EACC Freezes Land, Six Vehicles in Ksh111.5 Million Case Against Embu MCA

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained court orders preserving a parcel of land and six motor vehicles linked to a Ksh111.5 million recovery case against Peter Muriithi Nyaga, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Mbeti North Ward in Embu County.

In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, the Commission said the orders were granted in a ruling delivered on October 29 by Justice Biomdo, pending the hearing and determination of the recovery suit filed by the Commission.

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"In a ruling delivered on October 29, 2026, Justice Biomdo granted the Commission’s orders, restraining the MCA from selling, transferring, disposing of or otherwise dealing with the properties pending the hearing and determination of the recovery suit," the statement read.

EACC filed the suit on August 28, 2026, against Nyaga and six companies associated with him, namely Truco Enterprises Ltd, Peanco Ltd, Njewaco Ltd, Hasoco Ltd, Hiwco Ltd and Isaac & Timothy Company Ltd.

The Commission said it was seeking to recover funds allegedly irregularly acquired from the Embu County Government through business transactions involving companies linked to the MCA.

"EACC is seeking to recover Ksh111,577,188.75 irregularly acquired from the Embu County Government and paid to five of the companies through business transactions with the County Government," the statement added.

According to EACC, investigations established that Nyaga traded with the Embu County Government through companies in which he had interests, raising concerns over conflict of interest.

"Investigations by the Commission established that Nyaga traded with the Embu County Government in conflict of interest through companies he had interest, namely Truco Enterprises Ltd, Peanco Ltd, Njewaco Ltd, Hasoco Ltd and Hiwco Ltd," the statement further read.

EACC further established that part of the money was allegedly used to acquire land parcel number Mbeti/Kiamuringa/49, registered in the name of Isaac & Timothy Company Ltd.

The properties also included six motor vehicles bearing registration numbers KDD 932H, KDC 857D, KDL 451F, KCQ 172W, KHMA 624H and ZF-9309.

"The Court directed the Land Registrar and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to place restrictions on the properties to prevent their transfer, leasing or encumbrance," the statement concluded.

Elsewhere, a security guard working with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been charged with stealing more than 1.8 million sticks of uncustomed cigarettes valued at Ksh22.9 million.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, the accused allegedly stole 1,860,520 sticks of uncustomed Supermatch cigarettes that had been seized by authorities and stored at the warehouse.

"The cigarettes, valued at Ksh22,780,542, had been seized and deposited in the warehouse," the statement read.

According to KRA, the guard was also charged with an alternative count of negligence to prevent a felony.

His arrest followed an attempt to leave the country for Qatar through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where immigration officers apprehended him.

"He was apprehended by immigration officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while attempting to travel to the State of Qatar. The arrest followed the enforcement of the Departure Prohibition Order, which restricted the accused's departure from Kenya," the statement added.

Following his arrest, the accused was presented before Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Maureen Kesse, where he denied the charges.

The prosecution opposed his release on bond, arguing that he was a flight risk, a position that resulted in the court denying him bond.

"He was denied bond after the prosecution opposed his release on bond on account of being a flight risk. If found guilty, the accused person may be liable to imprisonment to a term not exceeding seven years," the statement further read.