A lawsuit filed on July 31, 2025, by Kelvin Kipchirchir claims that Kindiki, Mudavadi, and other government leaders have been giving out large sums of money, cars, motorcycles, and other items to citizens during empowerment events without being part of official government plans. Kipchirchir wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the source of the funds and determine if the leaders have violated ethics and public resource usage laws.
The plaintiff alleges that Kindiki has given out over Sh1 billion, while Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi is accused of distributing Sh145 million through cash and goods. Other leaders mentioned in the lawsuit include Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetang'ula, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, Presidential aide Farouk Kibet, and MPs Didmus Barasa and Silvanus Osoro, among others.
Kipchirchir argues that the funds used for these events were not budgeted for or announced as official government projects. He claims that some of these events utilized public platforms and resources, potentially serving as a means to influence voters. The plaintiff is seeking a court order to bar the leaders from distributing assets outside of approved government plans and to direct the EACC to investigate the source of the funds.
The case, which was mentioned on Wednesday before Judge Roselyne Aburili, did not proceed due to Kipchirchir's absence. The government and parliamentary lawyers requested that the case be dismissed, but Judge Aburili stated that the court would not dismiss a case where parties had already presented written arguments. The case is scheduled to be mentioned on January 19, 2027, to set a date for the ruling.
The EACC is required to investigate Kindiki and Mudavadi over allegations of misusing public funds. The lawsuit names several high-ranking leaders, including the Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and claims that they have been engaging in questionable financial practices during various events.
The outcome of the case may have significant implications for the leaders involved and could potentially impact their roles in the government. The court's decision will be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for how public funds are used and distributed in Kenya.
Key points
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have been sued over allegations of misusing public funds.
- The lawsuit claims that the leaders have been distributing large sums of money and assets to citizens without being part of official government plans.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is required to investigate the source of the funds and determine if the leaders have violated ethics and public resource usage laws.
