Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero is facing mounting legal troubles as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) moves to recover Sh68 million allegedly lost in illegal payments to a law firm.
According to a letter dated September 12, 2019, EACC gave Dr Kidero and his accomplices 14 days to pay up the money or face possible auction.
Dr Kidero is being asked to pay Sh14.4 million, while Cups Ltd, George Wainaina Njogu, and John Ngari Wainaina are being sought for Sh600,000, Sh18.9 million, and Sh11 million respectively.
Dr Kidero's lawyer, Prof Tom Ojienda, has moved to court to challenge his prosecution, alleging a witch-hunt.
Dr Kidero argues that the genesis of the allegations arose in 2011 within the defunct City Council of Nairobi and decisions made to pay the said monies were made long before he became the city's first governor.
However, EACC spokesperson Yassin Amaro says Dr Kidero should take full responsibility for the loss of the Sh68 million.
