Lawyer Kimani Wachira has formally demanded that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) halt all investigations against him over bribery allegations following his arrest on March 9, 2026, claiming that it was an orchestrated affair and that he is innocent.
In a demand letter dated 24th March 2026, filed by Wachira & Mumbi Advocates, to EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, Wachira’s lawyers assert that a sworn statutory declaration by co-accused Okiri Thomas Awili exonerates the advocate and reveals that the alleged bribery scene was staged following an adverse court ruling against Tuju.
“The contents of the Statutory Declaration profoundly clarify the circumstances leading to the impugned undersigned’s arrest… and materially undermines the basis of the allegations,” the letter, dated March 24, 2026, reads.
In the declaration Awili details his longstanding relationship with Tuju stating that they’ve known each other for over two decades, sharing the same home constituency of Rarieda in Siaya County and that Tuju approached him in February 2026, requesting assistance in securing competent legal counsel for pending High Court matters related to his company, Dari Limited, and two Karen properties.
Awili says he recommended and approached Advocate Wachira, who agreed to meet Tuju. An initial meeting took place at Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary in Karen, followed by a second on 22nd February 2026, at which Tuju asked all parties to await the court’s judgement before any formal engagement was concluded.
Kimani further alleged that on March 9, after losing a High Court Commercial Case regarding properties in Karen, Tuju frantically requested a meeting.
“As soon as the meeting started, Hon. Raphael Tuju said that he had enough money to instruct the Advocates and immediately took out Kshs.1,000,000.00 in cash from his bag without any solicitation or demand, and placed it on the table,” Awili states in the document.
Awili admits he took the money as payment for his facilitation but claims that when Wachira stepped out to get a notebook, he was immediately arrested by waiting EACC officers.
The letter alleges that the arrests were timed to coincide with the delivery of an unfavorable judgment to create a false narrative that the judge was compromised.
Wachira & Mumbi Advocates have made the following demands to the EACC:
– Immediate cessation and termination of all investigations against Advocate Kimani Wachira.
– Unconditional release and refund of any cash bail or security deposited.
– Admission of foul play perpetuated by officers of the Commission.
– Issuance of a public apology and appropriate retraction regarding adverse publicity generated by the arrest.
– Payment of appropriate compensation for reputational and professional damages suffered.
The letter warns that should the EACC fail to comply within a reasonable time, Wachira will institute a constitutional petition seeking redress, compensation and further relief as the court may deem just.
Wachira now demands an unconditional cessation of investigations, a public apology, and compensation for reputational harm.
“The sequence and manner of these events raise serious and unavoidable concerns. It is evident that the alleged act of solicitation did not originate from the undersigned,” the letter adds.
Through the copy of the letter, Wachira has also called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to probe Tuju and the EACC officers involved for allegedly initiating malicious prosecutions.
Awili further claims in his declaration that after the arrests, Tuju apologized and asked him to falsely amend his statement to implicate the advocates in exchange for protection from prosecution. He states that he declined this request.
The EACC has not yet issued a public response regarding the demands or the allegations of entrapment leveled by Wachira.
