Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya Assets Frozen Over Sh1.3B Corruption Claims
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has suffered a major setback after the High Court froze his assets in the ongoing graft probe in relation to the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion during his two-term administration.
Lady Justice Esther Maina of the Milimani Anti-Corruption High Court issued the preservation orders for the property belonging to Oparanya, including his Karen house valued at Sh89 million for a period of six months pending conclusion of investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
The judge barred Oparanya, his agents or associates from interfering in any way with Sh28.9 million held in trust fund company known as Local Authorities Pension Trust Registered Trustees (LAPTRUST).
“The respondents, their agents, servants or any other person...