The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has condemned the destruction of vehicles at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s residence in Milimani, Kitale town.
In a statement released on Monday, EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud noted
that the offence is punishable by law.
“Unfortunately, during today's operation at Governor
Natembeya's residence in Kitale, Commission vehicles were vandalised by a group
of rowdy youths,” he said.
“The Commission strongly condemns the violence
directed at its officers while lawfully executing their mandate. It is an
offence punishable by law for any person to obstruct a Commission Officer while
undertaking investigations.”
He reiterated that the “act of hooliganism is
unacceptable and a direct affront to the rule of law”.
He affirmed that EACC is an independent constitutional
body operating strictly within its mandate and will continue to discharge its
duties with professionalism and integrity.
Mohamud’s statement came after angry residents damaged several vehicles as a
contingent of armed EACC and police officers raided Natembeya’s home.
The vehicles used by the officers were pelted with stones and tyres deflated
as hundreds of residents stormed the home to protest against the raid at the
home.
Natembeya was not at the home during the raid, which started before 8 am,
leading to a search that lasted over two hours.
There was chaos as angry residents confronted some of
the officers.
More than five cars were damaged during the chaos at
the home.
A vehicle that was destroyed after EACC raided the home of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. [PHOTO: MATHEWS NDANYI]
