Investigations
EACC Probes Sh5 Million Spent On Vihiga Speaker’s Lavish Housewarming Party
The probe follows revelations from a recent audit and Senate hearings that highlighted unauthorized borrowing and expenditure on the event.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of KSh5 million in public funds for a “lavish” house warming party at the Vihiga County Speaker’s residence.
The probe follows revelations from a recent audit and Senate hearings that highlighted unauthorized borrowing and expenditure on the event.
In letters dated February 12, 2026, the EACC demanded urgent documentation from both the Vihiga County Government and the County Assembly. The commission is seeking original or certified copies of records related to the funding, procurement, and payments for the party, which reportedly took place on December 15, 2023. The alleged Ksh 5 million was borrowed from county coffers intended for paying contractors, according to testimony before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).
The EACC’s letter to the Acting County Secretary requests details on the borrowing request from the County Assembly, approval by the County Government, transfer confirmations, reimbursement records, and any other relevant information. Similarly, the letter to the County Assembly Clerk demands the user department requisition, approved budgets for the 2023/2024 financial year (or relevant periods), full procurement documents (including quotations, bids, evaluations, and contracts), payment records (such as invoices, vouchers, IFMIS entries, RTGS, and cheques), and additional materials.
Both entities have until today, February 13, 2026, to submit the documents, with EACC officers Brian Shigoli and Kevin Lagat designated to receive them. The commission described the spending as “unwarranted lavish” in its correspondence.
Senators accused the governor of prioritizing non-essential activities, with the CPAC ordering a refund of the KSh 5 million by the end of the financial year or referral to the EACC for further action.
Governor Ottichilo has however defended the expenditure as necessary, but the committee rejected his explanations, labeling it a misuse of funds meant for essential services.
The EACC’s involvement could lead to charges under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act if evidence of impropriety is found.
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