The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has listed 13 corruption-related cases scheduled for hearing, judgment and mention in various courts across the country between November 9 and 13, 2026.
Among the cases attracting attention is a KSh1.57 billion embezzlement case involving National Treasury officers accused of coordinating a programme through unlawful payments to business entities.
According to the EACC’s weekly court update, the matter involving John Ngure Kabutha and others is scheduled for mention at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on November 11, 2026.
The accused face charges including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, financial misconduct, acquisition of proceeds of crime and money laundering.
In another high-profile case, Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and another person are scheduled to appear at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on November 10.
The two are charged with conflict of interest, acquisition of proceeds of crime, use of proceeds of crime and money laundering.
The allegations relate to the governor’s alleged receipt of a benefit worth KSh2.7 million from companies that traded with the county government between the 2019/2020 and 2024/2025 financial years.
KERRA Officials Face Asset Forfeiture Cases
The court schedule also features two asset forfeiture cases involving employees of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).
In one matter, Esther Chege, a KeRRA employee, and eight others are awaiting judgment on November 12 at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.
The EACC is seeking forfeiture of assets valued at KSh36.6 million, which it alleges are disproportionate to the defendants’ known legitimate sources of income.
Another case involves Daniel Munywoki Wambua, a KeRRA employee based in Nairobi, and Judith Vaati Matheka.
The commission is seeking forfeiture of assets valued at KSh124.7 million, also alleging that the wealth is disproportionate to their known legitimate sources of income.
The matter is scheduled for hearing at the Machakos Law Court on November 10 and 12.
Former Prisons Deputy Commissioner Faces KSh301.9 Million Case
Former Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons Benjamin Obuya Njoga and 12 others are also scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court in a case involving alleged fraudulent acquisition of public property worth KSh301.9 million.
The accused face charges of abuse of office, fraudulent acquisition of public property and money laundering.
The allegations relate to payments made for goods that were reportedly not supplied to the State Department for Correctional Services.
The hearing is scheduled for November 9, 10 and 11.
