This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
On July 8, 2020, a team of detectives from Nairobi arrived in Nyeri to investigate Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua over allegations of misuse of public funds.
The probe focuses on transactions between the county government and Rigathi during his brother's tenure as governor, Nderitu Gachagua, from 2013 to 2017.
Several county officials have already been grilled by the team, with investigations expected to be completed by Friday, according to a source familiar with the investigations.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga confirmed that the team had contacted his office over the probe, stating that he had received several letters from the DCI demanding certain documents dating back to 2013/17.
However, Kahiga denied reports that several county officials from the finance and procurement departments had been summoned or interrogated in relation to the ongoing probe.
“It’s true we have received letters demanding documents. But so far am not aware of any county officers interrogated. I am aware of the presence of DCI officers,” he said.
