Seems like the deputy was not eating with the rest. When Sonko went before Senate to call out this thief, schooled wazuans called him a fool.

EACC says Mr Kidero transferred Sh192.5 million from the county government coffers to associates. According to the report seen by the Nation, Sh109.5 million was wired to Lodwar Wholesalers whose directors are Mr John Githua Njogu and Mrs Grace Njeri Githua - who are related to Mr George Wainaina, Governor Kidero’s chief of staff dismissed in 2014. The couple own a company called Ngurumani Traders, which EACC says received Sh55.5 million. According to the investigations, Lodwar Wholesalers wired Sh26 million to Mr Kidero’s account while Ngurumani credited Sh14 million. Mr Wainaina is listed as a director of Cups Ltd, which received an unknown amount.

How do you go for Obado before you go for Awiti?

EACC is also investigating Sh2.6 billion payments made by the Migori devolved unit. Nine companies associated with a Mr Jared Kwaga, believed to be one of Mr Obado’s proxies, were granted Sh2.6 billion tenders in three years. Investigators say the money was used to put up palatial houses, hotels and other properties in the county. EACC adds that Mr Kwaga wired millions of shillings from his account to those of Mr Obado’s two daughters, Scarlet Susan Okoth and Acholla Okoth. The children’s accounts have since been closed.