Several corruption-related cases will be heard in courts across Kenya this week, with proceedings ranging from judgments and rulings to hearings and mentions. The cases, listed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for the period between September 28 and October 2, 2026, involve alleged loss and irregular acquisition of millions of shillings in public funds. The matters remain before the courts, and the allegations against the accused persons have not been proved unless and until determined by the courts.
Among the matters scheduled for judgment is a case involving former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Otieno Bob Kephas and four others, who are accused of conspiracy to commit corruption, abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering, and stealing. The allegations relate to the alleged mismanagement of Sh85.2 million belonging to the Homa Bay County Assembly. The Anti-Corruption Court in Homa Bay is scheduled to deliver its judgment on September 30.
At the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, a ruling is expected on September 30 in a suit involving Paul Kimani Wamatangi and others over the recovery of Sh813 million said to be proceeds of corruption. Another ruling is scheduled for October 2 in a case involving David Isika Kinyae and others over unexplained wealth amounting to Sh180 million. The court will also deliver a ruling on October 2 in a case involving Ezekiel Mutua and 12 others concerning Sh22.6 million allegedly irregularly paid to Dr Ezekiel Mutua as an increase in basic salary and entertainment allowance by the Kenya Film and Classification Board.
Several high-profile cases are also listed for hearing. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Gideon Kioko Sonko and 15 others are scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on September 28 and 29. They face charges including conspiracy to commit an economic crime, conflict of interest, money laundering, and acquisition of proceeds of crime. The allegations concern an alleged conspiracy involving the former governor and private companies to embezzle Sh24 million from the Nairobi City County Government.
The case involving Mzalendo Kibunjia, former Director General of the National Museums of Kenya, and six others is also scheduled for hearing on September 30. The accused face charges including conspiracy to commit corruption, abuse of office, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, and financial misconduct. EACC alleges that senior officials of the National Museums of Kenya mismanaged Sh441.4 million. At the same court, Peter Maina Njehia, a senior supply manager at KETRACO, and another person face a recovery suit involving unexplained wealth amounting to Sh216 million.
Other cases listed during the week involve alleged unexplained assets, bribery, abuse of office, and misappropriation of county funds. James Mwathethe Mulewa and another have a recovery case involving Sh80 million in unexplained assets listed before the Mombasa High Court on September 28. Julius Irungu Njogu, a principal probation officer in Kangema, faces a bribery charge in which he is alleged to have requested Sh170,000 from a complainant on behalf of a magistrate in exchange for favourable sentencing.
In Eldoret, Mike Parklea and four others face allegations relating to irregularities in the acquisition of 5,000 bags of dry whole white maize worth Sh18 million by the West Pokot County Government. The case is listed for mention on September 29. At the Anti-Corruption Court in Siaya, Hezron Junior Opiyo faces a recovery suit involving Sh14 million allegedly misappropriated from the Siaya County Government.
Key points
- A case involving former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Otieno Bob Kephas and four others is scheduled for judgment on September 30.
- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Gideon Kioko Sonko and 15 others are set to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on September 28 and 29.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has listed several corruption-related cases to be heard in courts across Kenya between September 28 and October 2, 2026.
