EACC raids home of Nairobi county official, recovers Sh65m

Money recovered./SCREENGRAB

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Sh 65 million in cash during a search operation at the residence of a  Nairobi City County official.

EACC said this is part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and economic crimes.

The Thursday operation also yielded other evidentiary materials that the Commission said would support investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained assets.

 "The Commission is investigating allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained assets against him," the commission stated.

Money recovered. /HANDOUT

The commission said that the official had allegedly received over Sh170 million through numerous suspicious cash and M-Pesa deposits between the 2019/2020 and 2025/2026 financial years.

Vehicles inside the compound of the county official. /HANDOUT

"Investigations are ongoing, and the findings will inform appropriate action, including prosecution and the recovery of unexplained wealth and proceeds of corruption," EACC stated.