Tag: Homa Bay county

  • Homa Bay Governor Wanga Strips DG Magwanga From Key County Role After Kasipul Fallout

    Homa Bay Governor Wanga Strips DG Magwanga From Key County Role After Kasipul Fallout

    Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has been stripped of his agriculture portfolio following his defiance during the recent Kasipul parliamentary by-election, deepening the political rift between him and Governor Gladys Wanga.

    In an executive order dated Monday, December 1, Wanga dismissed Magwanga from his concurrent role as County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Development, leaving him to serve only as deputy governor without an assigned docket.

    The governor appointed Danish Onyango, the CECM for Roads, Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure, to serve as acting CECM for Agriculture .

    The changes came after Magwanga openly defied Wanga, who is also ODM’s national chairperson, by throwing his weight behind independent candidate Philip Aroko instead of the party’s candidate Boyd Were during the November 27 by-election.

    Boyd Were went on to win the seat with 16,819 votes against Aroko’s 8,476 votes, but the political damage between the county’s top leaders had already been done.

    In a strongly worded statement on Monday, Magwanga condemned his removal, terming it a calculated political power play.

    He accused the governor of locking up government offices over political disagreements, which he said strips the government of its integrity and stalls essential services.

    “Locking up government offices over political disagreements is an intolerable attack on our democratic institutions and the rule of law. This is a calculated political power play aimed directly at undermining my office and obstructing the functions of county governance,” Magwanga stated.

    Wanga also dismissed Dr Peter Ogolla, who served as the CECM for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development, and nominated Joseph Mitito from Homa Bay Town constituency to replace him. Mitito’s name has been forwarded to the county assembly for vetting and approval.

    According to the governor, the changes were made to enhance service delivery for residents of the lakeside county. She directed the county secretary to ensure a smooth handover by those affected, with the changes taking immediate effect.

    The Kasipul by-election exposed deep fissures within ODM and the Homa Bay county leadership.

    During the campaigns, Magwanga, who had served as Kasipul MP before the 2017 election, told voters there is no law dictating that the successor of a deceased MP must be related to him or her.

    Boyd Were is the 27-year-old son of late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was assassinated in April this year .

    Magwanga claimed that the nomination process that settled on Boyd as the party’s flagbearer was not free and fair, citing alleged irregularities and manipulation that led to discontent among some party members .

    Following the by-election, ODM leaders in the county, including Governor Wanga, have been pressuring Magwanga to resign, with an impeachment plot also being considered.

    Shortly after the election, Wanga issued a stern warning to county employees, stating, “I will not work with people who are distracting me. Either you work with me or I let you go”.

    The strained relationship between Wanga and Magwanga is not new.

    Their political partnership was forged in 2022 under the influence of ODM leader Raila Odinga, who pushed for a unified ticket in the Homa Bay gubernatorial race.

    Despite winning the election together, their working relationship has remained uneasy, punctuated by competition for influence and divergent political loyalties.

    With the 2027 general election looming, the latest developments signal escalating political tensions that are likely to shape Homa Bay’s political landscape in the coming years.

    Wanga is expected to defend her seat, while Magwanga’s next political steps remain uncertain.

  • Puzzle Deepens as Homa Bay MCA Claims Shooting Weeks After Father’s Mysterious Police Death

    Puzzle Deepens as Homa Bay MCA Claims Shooting Weeks After Father’s Mysterious Police Death

    A Nairobi shooting incident involving Homa Bay County Assembly Member Vickins Bondo has raised alarming questions, coming just months after the controversial death of his father, Chief Inspector Nicholas Aguk Oballa, in what appears to be a series of troubling incidents affecting the family.

    According to police sources, Bondo sought treatment at Coptic Hospital on Ngong Road on Saturday night, April 26, claiming he had been shot in the head while in Nairobi on an undisclosed mission.

    Hospital staff reported the injury was not severe, and he was discharged after treatment with advice to file a police report.

    By Sunday morning, Bondo had not reported the alleged shooting to authorities. His mobile phone was switched off as detectives visited the hospital to gather more information about the incident and the nature of his injuries.

    “We do not know if it was a shooting incident and where it happened. There is a team on the ground pursuing the matter for more information,” said a police officer familiar with the case.

    Bizarre Circumstances Surround Father’s Death

    This incident follows the controversial February 7th death of Bondo’s father, Chief Inspector Nicholas Aguk Oballa, who served as Base Commander at Embakasi Police Station.

    According to family accounts, Oballa was struck while attempting to stop a vehicle that had defied orders during presidential convoy duties near JKIA.

    “As the rider in between, Mzee, by instinct, I’m imagining he felt that this guy was going to create some chaos in the motorcade. So then he went into the road to stop this vehicle, which allegedly ran over him and went,” explained Oballa’s cousin, Dixon Mbori Aomo.

    Most shockingly, the family alleges that after being struck, Oballa was left writhing in pain in his uniform as the presidential motorcade “harshly and inconsiderately passed” him by—despite his 30 years of service to the police force.

    Suspicious Handling of Evidence

    In March 2025, through attorneys at Rashid Law Advocates, the family sent a strongly-worded complaint to the Inspector General citing numerous inconsistencies.

    Among the most disturbing claims was the apparent mishandling of evidence:

    “When we went to the police station to clear his possessions, we were told that they had washed the trousers, taken them to a laundry, and we were given all his uniforms already cleaned,” Aomo stated, raising questions about potential evidence tampering.

    The family also reported finding Oballa at the hospital wearing only his uniform top and “inner pants,” with no explanation for why his trousers had been removed.

    CCTV Footage Mysteriously “Blurred”

    Despite the accident occurring in a high-security area with surveillance cameras, authorities have failed to identify the vehicle that struck Oballa.

    “When we demanded an explanation, we were told that the CCTV cameras were showing blurred images,” said Aomo, adding to suspicions of a cover-up.

    The family’s attorneys highlighted in their letter to the Inspector General that “in the present age of technological advancement, a senior police officer can be hit and the culprit still goes scot-free almost four weeks down the line,” questioning how ordinary citizens could ever expect justice.

    Medical Decisions Overruled by “Higher Authorities”

    Adding another layer of mystery, the family claims their decision to take the injured Oballa to Coptic Mission Hospital—the same facility where his son would later seek treatment—was overruled by unspecified “higher authorities” who insisted he be taken to Kenyatta National Hospital instead.

    This forced change in medical care, combined with the unexplained four-hour gap between the 5 p.m. accident and Oballa’s 9 p.m. hospital arrival, has left the family questioning whether proper medical attention was intentionally delayed.

    Son Now Targeted?

    With Bondo now claiming to be the victim of a shooting just weeks after his family’s formal complaint, questions arise about possible connections between these incidents.

    The timing has fueled speculation about potential intimidation tactics aimed at silencing the family’s pursuit of justice.

    Meanwhile, in a possibly related development, suspected thugs wearing police jungle uniforms and armed with rifles recently broke into a scrap metal workshop in Athi River, stealing cash and assaulting workers—raising further questions about potential misuse of police resources and corruption within law enforcement ranks.

    The Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspector General have acknowledged receipt of the family’s complaint regarding Chief Inspector Oballa’s death. Meanwhile, detectives are working to verify Bondo’s shooting claim and locate potential crime scenes as this troubling saga continues to unfold.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Chief of Staff Dismissal and Whereabouts Amid Affair Claims

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Chief of Staff Dismissal and Whereabouts Amid Affair Claims

    In a dramatic escalation of what began as salacious rumors, Homa Bay County Governor H.E. Gladys Wanga now faces serious legal action regarding the dismissal and mysterious whereabouts of her former Chief of Staff, Charles Odhiambo.

    According to documents obtained by Kenya Insights, Seko Minayo & Company Advocates LLP has filed a formal request for information under Article 35 of the Constitution and Section 4 of the Access to Information Act on behalf of former UDA strategist Hon. Kennedy Ondiek.

    The legal demand comes after Odhiambo was abruptly dismissed on March 28, 2025, followed by a controversial reassignment of his duties to Hon. Roselynn Omollah, CECM for Governance, Administration, Communication, and Devolution.

    Mysterious Disappearance Fuels Speculation

    The demand letter, dated April 22, 2025, pointedly requests “the current status and whereabouts of Mr. Charles Odhiambo,” suggesting that the former Chief of Staff’s location is currently unknown.

    This development has intensified earlier rumors that circulated in March claiming Odhiambo had been allegedly attacked and hospitalized.

    Those claims, which the Governor had previously dismissed as “politically motivated propaganda” suggested that the Governor’s husband had orchestrated an assault on Odhiambo over suspicions of an inappropriate relationship between the Governor and her Chief of Staff.

    Constitutional Violations Alleged

    The law firm argues that Odhiambo’s dismissal and subsequent reassignment of duties “exceeds the constitutional and statutory powers of the County Secretary under Sections 44 and 45 of the County Governments Act, 2012.”

    The firm further contend that these actions have “created a cloud of uncertainty and administrative instability within the County Executive.”

    In the termination letter signed by Governor Wanga herself, she cited “gross misconduct, unethical conduct and/or insubordination” as grounds for dismissal, claiming Odhiambo’s actions had “brought disrepute and dishonour not only to your office, but most regrettably to the County Government of Homa Bay.”

    Seven-Day Ultimatum

    The legal team has given Governor Wanga seven days to provide detailed information on:

    – Odhiambo’s current status and whereabouts
    – Specific reasons for his dismissal
    – Whether due process was followed
    – Compliance with county employment policies
    – Authentication of the dismissal letter
    – Legality of reassigning Chief of Staff duties
    – Measures to ensure continuity and stability

    Failure to respond adequately could result in legal proceedings “at your risk as to costs and other consequences ensuing therefrom,” the letter warns.

    From Radio Personality to Political Controversy

    Sources indicate that Odhiambo, a former presenter at Ramogi Radio under Royal Media Services, was personally recruited by Governor Wanga to serve as her Chief of Staff.

    His sudden dismissal and subsequent disappearance from public view have fueled intense speculation throughout the county.

    When contacted, the Governor’s office declined to comment on “ongoing legal matters,” but an insider speaking on condition of anonymity described the situation as “politically motivated character assassination designed to undermine the first female governor of Homa Bay County.”

    The affair has left county residents divided, with some questioning the administration’s transparency and others defending the Governor against what they see as gendered attacks on female leadership.

    As the seven-day deadline approaches, all eyes remain on the Governor’s office, with many wondering whether this will merely add another chapter to Kenya’s rich political drama or signal a genuine constitutional crisis for Homa Bay County.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • An In-Depth Exposé On The Financial Abyss In Homa Bay County

    An In-Depth Exposé On The Financial Abyss In Homa Bay County

    Homa Bay County’s financial management has been thrust into the limelight, not for accolades but for deep-rooted inefficiencies and mismanagement.

    The Auditor-General’s latest report reveals a series of alarming discrepancies and administrative failures that underscore the extent of the rot within the county’s fiscal operations.

    This article delves into the critical findings that highlight the dismal state of financial governance in Homa Bay County.

    Under the leadership of Governor Wanga, officials voided 516 transactions totaling Shs 1.4 billion in the years 2022–2023. [PHOTO: Nairobi News]

    Gladys Wanga, the governor of Homa Bay, has garnered praise for initiating numerous high-profile projects in South Nyanza County. However, beneath this veneer of success, there are significant allegations of corruption and mismanagement within her administration.

    Reports suggest that the executive branch under her leadership is embroiled in activities that violate procurement laws, lack accountability, and engage in substantial looting.

    Key projects touted by Governor Wanga, such as the landscaping and driveway works at Kigoto Milling Plant and the construction of staff houses at God Agulu Health Center, have reportedly stalled.

    These issues raise serious concerns about the actual effectiveness and integrity of her administration’s operations.

    Despite the positive media coverage and public accolades, the underlying issues of corruption and project mismanagement point to a need for greater scrutiny and accountability in her government’s practices.

    The discrepancy between the public image of progress and the reality of stalled projects and corruption allegations highlights a critical need for transparency and effective governance to ensure that development goals are genuinely met and public resources are used responsibly.

    Discrepancies in Transfers from the County Revenue Fund (CRF)

    The county’s financial statements reflect transfers from the County Revenue Fund amounting to Kshs 8,294,677,144. However, the financial statement for the CRF itself shows transfers totaling Kshs.8,290,443,769, resulting in an unexplained variance of Kshs. 4,233,375.

    This discrepancy casts doubt on the accuracy and completeness of the reported transfers, suggesting potential manipulation or gross oversight in financial reporting.

    Unsupported Adjustments to Financial Statements

    Significant revisions were made to the county’s financial statements between their initial submission in September 2023 and their resubmission in February 2024.

    These revisions included adjustments to other grants and transfers from Kshs. 414,272,635 to Kshs. 282,717,338 and changes in the Financing Locally Climate Action Programme Led (FLOCA) from Kshs. 16,000,000 to Kshs. 9,286,362.

    However, these adjustments lacked supporting documentation, such as approved journal entries and expenditure schedules, raising serious concerns about their legitimacy and transparency.

    Inaccuracy in Transfers to Homa Bay Municipality Board

    The financial statements report transfers to the Homa Bay Municipality Board amounting to Kshs.3,500,000, while the municipality’s own records show receipts totaling Kshs.22,281,737. This staggering variance of Kshs.18,781,737 remains unexplained, pointing to either severe mismanagement or potential misappropriation of funds.

    Pending Accounts Payable and Undisclosed Debts

    Homa Bay County has pending accounts payable amounting to Kshs. 955,548,525, with Kshs. 882,328,436 carried over from the previous year in violation of financial regulations.

    Additionally, the county executive owes the Kenya Revenue Authority Kshs. 1,913,856,589, a liability conspicuously absent from the financial disclosures.

    This failure to settle and accurately report debts distorts financial statements and hampers effective budgetary planning.

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    Breach of Law in Compensation of Employees

    The county’s wage bill stands at Kshs. 4,276,764,163, which is 52% of its total revenue, far exceeding the legally mandated limit of 35%.

    Furthermore, Kshs. 8,104,029 was processed manually outside the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database (IPPD) system, contravening national treasury regulations.

    These breaches not only reflect fiscal irresponsibility but also expose the county to risks of fraud and payroll inconsistencies.

    Misuse and Lack of Accountability in Expenditure

    Several expenditures under the use of goods and services, amounting to Kshs. 971,136,710, are riddled with irregularities:

    • Irregular Payments to the Council of Governors: Kshs 5,850,000 was spent on subscriptions, despite such expenses being the responsibility of the National Government.
    • Unsupported Consultancy Fees: Payments totaling Kshs. 2,950,000 and Kshs. 38,886,000 for environmental assessments and legal services, respectively, were made without requisite documentation, questioning their validity and value for money.

    Infrastructure Projects: Incomplete and Mismanaged

    The county’s acquisition of assets, reported at Kshs. 2,076,703,613, is marred by incomplete projects and substandard work:

    • Kigoto Maize Milling Plant: Multiple infrastructure projects, including landscaping and borehole installation, remain unfinished despite significant expenditure.
    • County Stadium and Health Facilities: Major projects like the Homa Bay Stadium and various health facilities are incomplete or stalled, reflecting poor project management and possible misappropriation of funds.

    Governance Failures

    The report also highlights systemic governance failures:

    • Lack of Staff Establishment and ICT Policy: The absence of an approved staff establishment and ICT policy undermines the county’s operational efficiency and data integrity.
    • Lack of an Assets Register and Audit Committee: The county’s inability to maintain an accurate asset register and the absence of an audit committee compromise the management and oversight of county resources.

    Governor Gladys Wanga has failed to implement budgeted projects in Homa Bay. Her administration lacks an Asset Register, an ICT policy, and an Audit Committee.

    Under her leadership, officials voided 516 transactions totaling Shs 1.4 billion in the year 2022–2023. Despite her high-profile announcements, corruption and mismanagement are rampant in her government.

    Conclusion

    The Auditor-General’s report paints a grim picture of Homa Bay County’s financial health, marked by irregularities, non-compliance with financial regulations, and gross mismanagement of public resources.

    The county leadership must urgently address these issues, enforce strict financial controls, and ensure accountability to restore public trust and effectively serve its citizens.

    The citizens of Homa Bay deserve transparency and efficiency, not the fiscal mismanagement that currently plagues their county.

  • The Chairman Is Right, Homa Bay County Is The Most Corrupt, EACC Defends Oginde Claims

    The Chairman Is Right, Homa Bay County Is The Most Corrupt, EACC Defends Oginde Claims

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has come to the defense of its Chairman Bishop David Oginde over corruption allegations he made against the Homa Bay County Government.

    Bishop Oginde who spoke in one of the local television channels on Monday in Kisumu accused the administration of Homa Bay County of mismanaging public funds.

    In a quick rejoinder to the allegations, Governor Gladys Wanga wrote a letter to the Chairman to explain the premise he made the statements.

    However, EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi says it is true the county government of Homa Bay is one of the counties with active cases of corruption.

    Ngumbi says the Chairman was right to have made it known that Homa Bay County is corrupt.

    “It is true that the county government of Homa Bay is one of the counties that are under active investigations by the Commission over corruption issues,” he said.

    He clarified that the issues under investigation are not related to Governor Wanga but the county government.

    “That county has existed as long as devolution has thrived in the country, the issues relate to the county government of Homa Bay in the various regimes including the current one,” he said.

    Speaking to the press in Kisumu during a training workshop for journalists organized by Transparency International, Ngumbi says the investigations over corrupt deals in Homa Bay stretch to the past years.

    “There are matters related to the current regime, the previous regime and the very first and this is because investigations by their nature do take long,” he said.

    He further revealed that already the Commission has recorded statements in the county from various people.

    Ngumbi says that the fact that the Commission has not grilled the Governor herself does not mean there are no active investigation cases in her backyard.

    He says the Commission will continue getting statements from the relevant persons when their time comes.

    The spokesperson further clarified that the engagement of EACC and county governments is not about the enforcement of laws alone but also about assisting the county governments to prevent corruption.

    “We must appreciate the fact that the county government of Homa Bay is among the counties that have responded positively to the corruption prevention initiatives that the Commission has initiated,” he said.

    He says Governor Wanga is among the governors who has shown interest in strengthening the accountability frameworks and internal controls in her county.

    “So it should be clear that the Commission is after her county government, with some cases coming up during her reign,” he said.

    During the Monday interview, Oginde says corruption in Homa Bay is running into billions of public money, which has been stolen.

    “The only work that is being done in Homa Bay is stealing public funds and here we are talking about billions,” said Oginde.

    Homa Bay County has in the recent past faced a number of accusations of paying billions of shillings to contractors for no work done.

    In a recent workforce audit, it was discovered that 1,786 ghost workers exist in the payroll, taking home millions of shillings every month.

  • Homa Bay County Is The Most Corrupt In Nyanza, EACC Says

    Homa Bay County Is The Most Corrupt In Nyanza, EACC Says

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has outed Homa Bay County as the most scandal ridden and where corruption thrives as compared to other counties in Nyanza.

    Speaking to Ramogi TV, the commission’s chair David Oginde accused Governor Gladys Wanga administration of mismanaging funds by creating a conducive environment for pilferage. He said conferences, foreign travels are some of the conduits that are being used to loot the county.

    Questioned about the scale of corruption, Dr. Oginde says it’s running into billions of public money stolen. “The only work that’s being done in Homa Bay is stealing public funds and here we’re talking about billions.” He said.

    The county has in the past faced with accusations of paying billions to contractors for no work done and in the line lost billions of taxpayers money. A recent audit also discovered 1,786 ghost workers who were receiving salaries funded by taxpayers, the county lost Sh300M annually.

    Another group was found to have used fake academic qualifications to secure employment with bogus job classifications and promotions.

    County employees have also consistently complained of salary delays in which they say go for months without pay.

    The county has also been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s lined up mega-infrastructural projects as part of President William Ruto’s socioeconomic transformation agenda for the Nyanza region. The new EACC report now leaves a lot to doubt whether the goals will be achieved if the corruption scale continues.

    Opinions polls have however favored Governor Wanga positioning her as amongst the best performing governors in Kenya thanks to her excellent PR performance that has made her a darling of many even winning praises from government affiliated leaders. She’s also one of the few governors from Luo Nyanza who frequents government offices without fear of being labeled a rebel. Many have also praised the governor for initiating development projects in the county.

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    EACC says graft in counties could significantly reduce if County Governors implemented key reform recommendations arising from the Corruption Risk Assessments undertaken by EACC in 28 out of 47 county governments. The failure by county bosses to embrace this preventive approach has left most devolved units with weak accountability systems that allow open theft of public funds.

  • Court freezes accounts of corrupt Homa-Bay officials

    Court freezes accounts of corrupt Homa-Bay officials

    Corrupt workers of Homa-Bay county government have been frightened by the High Court’s decision to freeze bank accounts belonging to phony companies they used to siphon millions from county coffers through irregular contracts.  Hartland Enterprises Limited accounts  which is registered under James Mumali Oyuka and Mary Pauline Oduor had its accounts frozen for six months to allow the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives to carry out thorough investigations.

    The account held at the Cooperative Bank of Kenya which has some Sh13.5 million was frozen as the Assets Recovery Authority also moves to court to repossess all properties associated with Oyuka and Oduor including the ones that they registered under the names of their proxies.

    EACC said they have to preserve the money in the listed account for six months to avoid it  from being withdrawn, transferred, dissipated or disposed, a move that renders any application and any intended recovery suit invalid.

    The detectives uncovered how Hartland Enterprises has been fraudulently procuring contracts from Homa Bay County government as they cited a case in July 2019 when the firm entered into a contract with the county assembly for the construction of MCAs offices for Sh348 million. But drama ensued after it was found that land belonged to the national government and Hartland was still paid Sh26.9 million by the devolved unit even after contract was stopped.

    They further revealed that Oyuka and Oduor are employed at the county government of Homa-Bay where they work as Public Health Technician and Community Nurse respectively. Trail by the EACC shows that the duo received the money then withdrew some in cash, transferred some to personal accounts and handed some to senior officials like secretary Isaiah Ogwe and finance, economic planning boss Nicholas Koriko who head the dreaded cartel behind the theft.

    The detectives also revealed that they traced the huge amounts of money that went into Oyuka’s accounts from the county government which amounts to conflict of interest and abuse of office charges against Oyuka and Oduor.

     

  • How corrupt Ogwe is evading EACC dragnet

    How corrupt Ogwe is evading EACC dragnet

    Corrupt Homa Bay county secretary Isaiah Ogwe has gone into hiding to avoid a possible arrest by Ethic and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives. Ogwe became a wanted man after EACC officials confiscated his vital documents to aid the probe into his proceeds of corruption.

    Ogwe who attributes a recent raid into his home to his political rivals like the Women representative Gladys Wanga has switched off his phones to stay off the EACC radar.

    Both Wanga and Ogwe are eyeing the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat in 2022 but the latter became a controversial figure due to the numerous corruption cases he is facing. Other than EACC, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is also perusing him over the theft of Sh2 billion from the county coffers.

    Investigation into the Sh2 billion raid has seen him being summoned to appear at the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road, Nairobi, for questioning. The then finance and economic planning CEC David Okeyo, accountant Noah Isoche and Joseph Rading among those questioned alongside the tainted secretary.

    Governor Cyprian Awiti. He has failed to curb looting in Homa Bay county [p/courtesy]
    The the recent raid into his home has drawn mixed reactions since Ogwe was considered an untouchable officer in Governor Cypian Awiti’s kitchen cabinet.
    He is also part of the powerful looting cartels which is responsible for the sluggish development in Homa Bay county where billions of public funds are channeled to the pocket of rogue officials at the top.

    The Homa Bay secretary for instance has ensured that his loyalists are planted in plum positions at the procurement docket to aid his looting schemes. He is also manipulating the procurement office under the watch  of deputy governor Hamilton Orata, another 2022 gubernatorial aspirant.

    He is accused of being behind the fall-out between Awiti and DG Orata as part of his scheme succeed Awiti against other corrupt individuals including the former governor of Nairobi Dr. Evans Kidero and Suba South Mp John Mbadi.