This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
On October 5, 2019, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced plans to expand its investigation into dual citizenship, targeting all State officials.
According to EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak, the probe will cover Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Governors, Deputy Governors, Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), county executives, heads of parastatals, and military officers.
"The exercise is meant to ensure compliance with the law. Based on intelligence reports and information given to us by the public, the scope of the investigations are not limited to specific institutions but all State officers," Mbarak said.
He emphasized that the law prohibits State officers from holding dual citizenship, and that those found guilty will face the consequences.
Among those accused of holding dual citizenship are National Majority Leader Aden Duale (Somalia) and Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika (United States), who have both denied the allegations.
"I only have one citizenship. Living abroad does not confirm one to have acquired the nationality of the other country. This is politics at play and it is a propaganda season, you cannot rule out anything," Kihika said.
