n a startling revelation, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a legal bid to freeze assets worth Ksh 643.2 million, allegedly acquired through unexplained wealth by a modestly paid City Hall procurement staffer. The case revolves around the baffling accumulation of riches by Wilson Nahashon Kanani, a municipal employee earning a meager monthly salary of Ksh 55,000.
Following a court order, the assets in question have been temporarily frozen, with the EACC now seeking their permanent forfeiture to the government’s coffers.
Among the assets under scrutiny are valuable land, opulent apartments, luxury vehicles, and substantial cash reserves. Kanani is also allegedly linked to the ownership of a renowned Nairobi nightclub.
This jaw-dropping case dates back to 2022 when Lady Justice Esther Maina granted temporary orders to allow the EACC to conduct a comprehensive investigation into allegations of bribery and kickbacks received by Kanani through his official position, thereby amassing significant wealth, including two high-end automobiles.
Court documents reveal a stark contradiction in Kanani’s financial affairs. Despite his reported net monthly income of Ksh 55,000, he stands accused of channeling a staggering Ksh 506 million through various bank accounts registered in his name and those of his family members between January 2016 and October 2022.
Kanani’s official responsibilities within the county included regulating, monitoring, and surveillance of outdoor advertisements and ensuring that advertisers complied with approval processes and payment for their ads. According to court records, “Although he earns a monthly net salary of Ksh 55,000, investigations have revealed that between January 2016 and October 2022, he received and channeled monies suspected to have been received through corruption amounting to Ksh 506,397,460.71 through bank accounts in his name, the name of companies associated with him, his family members, including his spouse and his minor children.”
Furthermore, a range of additional assets has been linked to the accused, including a residence in Phenom Estate Langata, a residential property and rental premises in Busia, an apartment within Langata NHC, and another apartment in Kahawa. These acquisitions are suspected of being financed through ill-gotten gains accrued through corrupt practices.
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