The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reportedly recovered Ksh. 52.5 million from James Mulewa, the former managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority.
This comes after investigations revealed that Mulewa had allegedly acquired Ksh. 74 million through unexplained means. The EACC had raised concerns that the amount in his bank account did not match his known income, leading to suspicions of corruption. After failing to explain the source of the money, EACC officers moved to court to recover what they believe was public money stolen through corrupt practices.
In a tweet by Citizen TV, it was confirmed that the EACC had been granted permission by the courts to recover the Ksh. 52.5 million from Mulewa’s account. The same report stated that the EACC had also frozen Ksh. 22.1 million still held in his accounts as investigations continue.
The frozen money is expected to remain under government control as part of the wider effort to ensure no proceeds of corruption remain in the suspect’s possession.
Mulewa, who once held one of the most powerful roles in Kenya’s maritime sector, has now joined a growing list of former officials being investigated for unexplained wealth.
This case has attracted attention on social media, where many Kenyans have been sharing their views on the matter. Some have praised the EACC for taking action, saying it shows that the fight against corruption is active.
Others, however, feel the commission is only scratching the surface. Many Kenyans have questioned why high-profile and more powerful figures have not yet been held accountable, even though there have been many public complaints and allegations against them.
The concern is that junior officers or those who have left office are often targeted while the bigger players continue to enjoy protection.
Kenyans online have asked the EACC to shift its focus to serving officials with known lavish lifestyles that do not match their declared income. They argue that if the commission is truly serious about stopping corruption, it must go after the top government officials, some of whom have been repeatedly mentioned in reports involving billions of shillings.
These complaints reflect growing frustration among citizens who feel that corruption continues to thrive at high levels while only a few individuals are punished.
