The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has taken decisive action in the fight against corruption, obtaining preservation orders from the High Court to freeze a substantial sum of money amassed over a mere four months by Daniel Munywoki Wambua, an accountant at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). 

Despite his monthly salary of Sh55,607, Wambua is now under investigation for allegedly acquiring illicit wealth through a range of suspicious activities.

The suspicion arises from Wambua's apparent accumulation of wealth far beyond what can be attributed to his known legitimate sources of income. 

The allegations include embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest, bribery, and abuse of office. 

The High Court, acknowledging the gravity of the situation, has granted preservation orders with the primary aim of preventing the dissipation, transfer, or withdrawal of the Sh21.2 million in question, thus ensuring that any future recovery efforts are not rendered ineffective.

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission's approach to addressing unexplained wealth and assets obtained through corrupt means is twofold. 

First, it aims to disrupt the motivation behind corrupt behavior, making it less attractive for individuals to engage in such activities. Second, it seeks to prevent those who have benefited from corruption from enjoying the ill-gotten gains.

Over the past five years, the EACC has displayed a commendable track record in recovering stolen assets worth Sh23.84 billion, significantly benefiting the public by returning these assets to their rightful place. 

Additionally, the Commission has thwarted the potential loss of Sh4.5 billion in public funds by disrupting corruption networks and intervening in ongoing transactions. Currently, the EACC is actively pursuing recovery cases involving assets valued at over Sh42 billion in courts across the country.