The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have listed 19 anti-corruption cases scheduled for court hearings and other proceedings between October 26 and October 30, 2026.
The cases involve allegations ranging from corruption and procurement irregularities to forgery, abuse of office, embezzlement of public funds and the fraudulent acquisition of public property.
According to a schedule released by the ODPP, several matters will come up for hearing, while others are set for mention, confirmation of compliance, ruling and the filing of submissions.
Among the cases scheduled for hearing is the matter involving Republic versus Samuel Wanjohi Gichia, listed under MCAC No. E005 of 2025. The case concerns allegations of forgery of an academic document against an employee of the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited. The matter is scheduled for October 26, 2026, for compliance with payment terms as per a plea bargain agreement.
Another case involves Republic versus Moses Muriuri Gitau, in MCAC No. E045 of 2024. The accused faces allegations relating to the use of forged academic documents to secure employment at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited. The matter is scheduled for hearing on October 27, 2026.
The court calendar also includes a case involving Republic versus Edwin Anakola Munyeti, in MCAC No. E025 of 2025, concerning allegations of using forged academic documents to secure employment at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited. The matter is scheduled for hearing on October 28, 2026.
In another matter, Republic versus John Gichuri Muriuri, listed under MCAC No. E033 of 2025, concerns allegations of procurement irregularities at the Kenya National Trading Corporation. The case is scheduled for judgment on October 29, 2026.
The schedule further lists a case involving Republic versus Professor Muhammad Swaazil and 23 others, under ACC No. 6 of 2019. The accused face allegations relating to the acquisition of public property and abuse of office in connection with the National Land Commission. The matter is scheduled for a ruling on October 29, 2026, on a case seeking to have the matter answered on its merits.
Other cases involve allegations of forged academic documents used to secure employment, fraudulent acquisition of public property, abuse of office and the embezzlement of public funds.
One of the cases, Republic versus Samy Kariuki and others, under ACC No. E019 of 2010, concerns allegations of embezzlement of public funds against the former Permanent Secretary in the Local Government, City Council officials and others. The matter is scheduled for a ruling on October 27, 2026.
The weekly court schedule also includes a case involving Republic versus George Rickie Waziraina, listed under ACC No. E012 of 2026, over allegations of using a forged academic document to secure employment at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited. The matter is scheduled for mention on October 27, 2026, to confirm the filing of submissions.
The cases form part of the ongoing prosecution of corruption-related offences, with the ODPP urging the public to remain attentive to efforts to promote accountability and integrity in public service.
