The High Court on Tuesday granted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) orders to freeze two luxurious apartments located in Nairobi.

The apartments, valued at a total of Sh27.5 million, are believed to have been acquired using funds embezzled from the County Government of Vihiga.

The court order targets Nathaniel Manyeve Ahaza, the former Head of Procurement, and his wife, Peris Odari, who jointly own an apartment valued at Sh14 million in Nextgen Park on Mombasa Road.

The second apartment, valued at Sh13.5 million, is located at Tulip Court in Fourways Junction and is registered under Emma Mulongo, a Revenue Officer, and wife to Wilberforce Ndula, the Chief Officer of Finance from 2014 to 2017.

"One Apartment valued at Kes.14 Million and located in Nextgen Park on Mombasa Road is jointly owned by Nathaniel Manyeve Ahaza, the then Head of Procurement, and one of his wives Peris Odari," EACC said.

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"The second one, located at Tulip Court, Fourways Junction, is valued at Kes. 13.5 Million and registered under Emma Mulongo, a Revenue Officer and wife to Wilberforce Ndula, Chief Officer of Finance from 2014-2017."

According to the EACC, Ahaza and his wife, Elizabeth Masidza, along with Wilberforce Ndula, were involved in a fraudulent scheme to corruptly obtain Sh13,989,450 from the County Government.

The couple's company, Boyse Ventures Limited, was awarded fictitious procurement contracts for the supply of toners and capacity-building services.

Despite not delivering any goods or services to the County Government, the company received payment, which was subsequently used to partially finance the purchase of the two apartments.

In light of these allegations, the EACC is seeking either the repayment of the embezzled funds with interest from 2014 or an order for the government to sell the apartments through a public auction.

"EACC wants the officials compelled to pay back the amount with interest from 2014 or an order for the Government to sell the 2 Apartments by public auction," EACC stated.

The legal action taken by the EACC is separate from the ongoing criminal case against the implicated individuals.

The corruption scandal has raised serious concerns about the misuse of public funds and abuse of power within the Vihiga County Government.

The freezing of the prime apartments serves as a significant step towards ensuring accountability and recovering the ill-gotten gains acquired through fraudulent means.