DCI Goes After Natembeya’s Inner Circle in EACC Corruption Probe, Summons 3 MCAs and 9 County Officials

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its probe into the dramatic events surrounding the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raid at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s residence, summoning 12 key figures from his inner circle for questioning.

In a significant escalation of the investigation, three Members of County Assembly known to be close allies of the embattled governor have been ordered to report to DCI offices in Kiminini on Monday, May 26, at 9:00 AM.

The summoned MCAs are Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale Mahanga of Matisi Ward, Erick Wafula Mwangale of Hospital Ward, and Andrew Kutitila, who represents Sikhendu Ward.

Alongside the legislators, nine senior county officials have also been summoned, including County Secretary Truphosa Amere, Governance Chief Officer Sammy Sichangi, and the governor’s Personal Assistant Emmanuel Wamalwa.

Other officials called for questioning include Chief of Staff Dickson Wamocho, Director of Communications Felix Sialo, County Attorney Charles Wabwoba, Felix Musamali, Duncan Macheso, and Diana Wabwile.

The summons stems from the chaotic events of May 19, when EACC officers conducting a lawful search at Natembeya’s Milimani residence faced violent obstruction from a crowd of supporters.

Five EACC vehicles were vandalized and destroyed during the incident, leaving anti-corruption officers stranded and forcing them to use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

In the official summons signed by Kiminini Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer Brendah Omwenga, the 12 individuals are being investigated for “obstructing persons without justification or lawful excuse” and “unlawful damage to public property” under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

The investigation has already yielded significant arrests, with police confirming that 19 people are now in custody in connection with the violent obstruction of the EACC raid.

Vehicles destoyed by rowdy group which stormed Governor Natembeya’s home during EACC raid on Monday, May 19, 2025.

On Saturday, May 24, five more suspects were arrested, bringing the total number of those detained to 19, including three Trans Nzoia county enforcement officers.

The original EACC raid was part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities, abuse of office, bribery, and fraudulent acquisition of public funds totaling KSh 1.4 billion within the Trans Nzoia County Government during the fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2024/2025.

Following the raid, MCAs Kutitila and Wafula held a press conference where they characterized the operation as “a scheme to embarrass” Governor Natembeya and undermine his growing political influence.

They pointed fingers at President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, pledging unwavering support for their governor.

The DCI has indicated that some suspects wanted in connection with the vandalism have fled to Uganda via the Suam border, demonstrating the cross-border implications of the investigation.

Governor Natembeya, who was questioned at the EACC Integrity Centre following the raid, was subsequently arraigned in court where he pleaded not guilty to multiple corruption charges.

The summoning of the governor’s closest political allies marks a significant expansion of the investigation beyond the immediate vandalism incident, potentially exposing the broader network involved in the alleged corruption and obstruction of justice.