In 2019, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’I vowed to take legal action against Ekeza Sacco leaders accused of embezzling member funds, citing the cooperative's revocation of operating license by the ministry. The CS made the declaration during a speech at the Kenya Police Sacco annual delegates meeting, emphasizing that authorities were pursuing criminal charges against the cooperative's directors for allegedly diverting savings for personal gain.
Matiang’I stated, 'The full wrath of the law will fall on those who loot money belonging to members, funds meant to secure their futures.' The government's licensing decision followed revelations that Ekeza Sacco shared office space with Gakuyo Real Estate, owned by Bishop Dr. David Gakuyo, who faces separate allegations of siphoning Sacco resources despite no formal charges being disclosed.
During the same address, Matiang’I encouraged police officers to prioritize savings through Sacco institutions, arguing that financial discipline could reduce corruption. He highlighted the Kenya Police Sacco's 63,109 members, with 55,035 actively contributing to their savings pools as of 2019.
