The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) now says that it is investigating 20 sitting and former governors on corruption-related grounds.
According to EACC Director for Preventive Services Vincent Okongo, the commission has settled on 20 county bosses and former governors whom it will soon arrest and prosecute.
They include Okoth Obado (Migori), Sospeter Ojaamong and Moses Lenolkulal who is being probed and facing prosecution over Sh2 billion corruption scandal in the county.
According to the People Daily, the targeted persons will face charges revolving around fraudulent acquisition of public property and failing to comply with the public finance management law.
Others who have already availed themselves at Integrity Centre for questioning include Cyprian Awiti (Homa Bay), Mwangi Wa Iria (Muranga), Alfred Mutua (Machakos) and Martin Wambora (Embu).
Former Governors Nadhif Jama (Garissa), Evans Kidero (Nairobi), Godana Doyo (Isiolo) and Samuel Ragwa (Tharaka Nithi) have also recorded statements with the commission.
At the same time, EACC is probing 227 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for unethical behaviours, in what comes as a new chapter in the battle against corruption in the counties.
Speaking at the ongoing Annual Senate Legislative Summit in Kisumu, Okongo said that some of the MCAs have also recorded statements with the Eliud Wabukhala-led team.
He said that the commission is investigating MCAs for alleged conflict of interest with regards to county tenders.
"MCAs are unable to do their oversight role because they have interest in doing business with the county executives,” he was stated.
He said that the commission is well on course in realising its mission, and has since demonstrated that it's committed to delivering.