This archive report was first published on 29 October 2021.
On October 28, 2021, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru joined the UDA 'Hustler Movement' led by Deputy President William Ruto. Just two days later, it emerged that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) was finalizing a probe into corruption allegations against her and her staff.
Waiguru is set to be arrested as early as next week to face charges over an alleged irregular land survey tender and payment of questionable allowances to the governor and county officials.
Reacting to the news, Waiguru said the plan by the State agencies, EACC and DCI, was meant to intimidate and manipulate those contemplating joining UDA.
“Surely, barely 48 hours after we decamped to UDA & now this? As a believer in the rule of law this is unfortunate. It’s intention is to dissuade those contemplating the same & an attempt at engineering succession politics. It won’t work. Kenyans are not stupid. There is God in heaven,” Waiguru said on Thursday.
