Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo on Wednesday appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to assist with investigations relating to procurement processes and payments by the county government.
According to the EACC, the commission is investigating claims of irregular procurement and the award of a contract for the construction of the Nyamira County Government offices valued at Sh382 million.
Investigators are examining payments made under the contract and whether they align with the actual work completed.
Earlier in October, Governor Nyaribo disputed the claims, stating that the tender was awarded during the tenure of his predecessor, the late John Nyagarama, and that he was not involved in the process.
The commission is also investigating claims relating to payments totalling Sh18 million that were allegedly made to the governor and described as ex gratia payments and house allowance reimbursements.
Governor Nyaribo arrived at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi at around noon following a summons by the commission.
A letter from the EACC dated December 8, and seen by the Star, indicated that the commission had agreed to reschedule the interview.
“The Commission is amenable to your request to reschedule governor's interview and statement recording. Subsequently, the interview has been rescheduled to December 17, 2025, at 10 am, to be held at our Nairobi Integrity Centre offices located at Jakaya Kikwete/Valley Road junction,” the letter read in part.
The governor’s appearance followed search operations conducted on October 28 and 29, 2025, in Nyamira, Kisii and Nairobi counties.
According to the EACC, the operations targeted residences and offices of several county officials identified as persons of interest in the ongoing investigations.
The commission said the searches were aimed at obtaining documents, financial records and digital evidence relevant to the inquiry, and formed part of standard investigative procedures intended to establish facts and determine accountability.
In Nyamira, the operation conducted on October 29 covered multiple locations, including the governor’s official residence, his private home and offices linked to other senior county officials.
The EACC said the operations form part of its ongoing mandate to promote integrity and accountability in the management of public resources, particularly in large infrastructure and construction projects at the county level.
