The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured court orders to freeze Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal’s bank accounts and block his transfer of four Nairobi properties. The measures stem from allegations of embezzling Sh1.6 billion from Samburu County between 2013 and 2018 through inflated procurement contracts and a service station scheme.
On July 8, 2015, Lenolkulal allegedly spent Sh30 million to purchase two Karen-area plots, an expense the EACC claims was part of the misappropriated funds. The agency also revealed his company received Sh80.7 million from the county between 2013 and 2018, which it called a conflict of interest. EACC lawyer Rosslyne Murugi stated that employees of the governor were linked to companies siphoning Sh673 million, while senior officials allegedly accepted Sh86 million in bribes to influence contracts.
A High Court judge prohibited Lenolkulal from disposing of the four properties, citing the need to preserve assets during investigations. The magistrate’s court ordered the seizure of his Kenya Commercial Bank accounts and mandated access to his financial records. The EACC claims the governor colluded with officials to inflate costs and secure fictitious contracts, leading to the county’s massive financial loss.
Lenolkulal must respond to the allegations within seven days. The EACC emphasized that the properties would remain frozen for six months to allow full scrutiny. The case highlights systemic corruption in county governance, with the commission vowing to pursue legal action against those involved.
