The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday carried out a major operation targeting senior state officials and several private individuals as part of an ongoing anti-corruption investigation.
The early-morning raids, conducted simultaneously in Nairobi, Nanyuki, Machakos, Kiambu, and Nyeri counties, focused on suspected irregularities in procurement and office management during the 2020/2021 and 2025/2026 financial years.
“Today, November 5, 2025, EACC executed search warrants at the residences and offices of senior officials at the State Department for Sports and certain private individuals as part of ongoing investigations into allegations related to unlawful acquisition of public property and abuse of office,” the commission said.
The operation followed search warrants issued by the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Milimani, Nairobi.
The searches targeted both official and residential premises of senior officers within the State Department for Sports and private individuals alleged to have benefited from the scheme.
According to EACC, the individuals involved were taken to the Integrity Centre for statement recording.
“Upon completion of the inquiry, the outcome will inform appropriate action, including potential prosecution and/or recovery of unexplained wealth,” the commission said.
The commission named five persons of interest.
The investigation concerns alleged irregular procurement and payments involving travel and tour companies connected to the individuals under inquiry.
EACC confirmed that the searches produced “valuable evidentiary material and information,” including Sh3.58 million in cash, property ownership documents, and motor vehicles.
“The operation has yielded material that will support ongoing investigations,” the agency said.
EACC noted that the seized items will undergo forensic analysis to establish their relevance to the investigation.
Court documents seen by The Star indicate that EACC applied for the search warrants under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
The application, filed by forensic investigator Margaret Ngari, requested authority to access and seize documents, electronic devices, cash, and other items relevant to the inquiry.
The court granted the request.
The warrants, valid for seven days from November 4, 2025, allow EACC officers to seize laptops, mobile phones, hard drives, and other storage devices that may contain relevant evidence.
