Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case

The charge sheet states that the accused, “being the Governor of Murang'a County, Directors of Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited and Personal Assistant to the Governor of Murang'a County conspired to commit an offence of corruption.” Count two accuses Wanjiru, Maina and Top Image Media Consultants Limited of unlawfully acquiring public property contrary to Section 45(1)(a) as read with Section 48 of ACECA.

Count eight alleges that Sh3 million was transferred towards Inner Core Plot A 238 Sector 2, with the prosecution claiming the transaction was intended to disguise the source of money allegedly paid by the Murang’a County Government to Top Image Media Consultants.