Anti-graft officers raid home of former powerful Moi PS

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Mr Cheruiyot is among politicians from the Rift Valley who have been openly critical of the Jubilee government and the formation of JAP as President Kenyatta’s and Mr Ruto’s vehicle in the 2017 General Election.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives Thursday raided the Nairobi home of Kuresoi South MP Zakayo Cheruiyot.

According to Mr Cheruiyot, the four detectives arrived at his Lavington residence at 8am accompanied by two police officers and produced a search warrant allowing them to examine documents related to the ownership of the house.

“They came here at 8am. They were led by a Mr Rukaria and a Mr Ndiema and two others whose names I cannot remember.

“They were accompanied by two police officers carrying AK-47 rifles,” the MP told the Business Daily by phone.

“They produced a search warrant, which I believe was fake, and demanded to see documents showing how I acquired the house. After consulting my lawyers, I furnished them with the documents, which they perused before leaving,” added the former powerful Internal Security permanent secretary in the Kanu era.

Mr Cheruiyot, also a former powerful head of civil service under the Moi administration, linked the raid to his stand on the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) recently formed by politicians allied to President Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto.

“It has all to do with my stand on JAP, which the powers that be are not happy with and want to concoct charges of abuse of office during my time as PS.’’

“If it is about Anglo Leasing, I’ve already been charged in court and the case is coming up for hearing on May 4 or thereabouts,” he stated.

Mr Cheruiyot is among politicians from the Rift Valley who have been openly critical of the Jubilee government and the formation of JAP as President Kenyatta’s and Mr Ruto’s vehicle in the 2017 General Election.