Consolata Achieng, a branch manager at Stanbic Bank in Kisumu, has been drawn into a growing corruption scandal that has captured national attention and raised serious concerns about integrity in public service.
Her name appears in an investigation involving Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga, who is accused of forgery and misuse of public funds. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Wanga to appear at its Nairobi headquarters after the Director of Public Prosecutions agreed to charge him with several criminal offenses.
The case has two sides, one about fake academic papers and another about a suspicious official trip. Wanga, who has been serving as the City Manager of Kisumu, is accused of using forged primary and secondary school certificates to secure his position.
The Kenya National Examinations Council confirmed in a letter from January 2022 that the documents were not genuine. Even with this confirmation, Wanga continued holding office for years until the EACC completed its investigations in March 2025 and recommended charges for creating and using false documents to deceive authorities.
The second and more public part of the case centers on a 2024 trip to Lagos, Nigeria. Reports say Achieng accompanied Wanga on what was described as an official county trip from July 8 to 12, yet she was not employed by the county government.
Documents were allegedly forged to present her as an officer in charge of projects and investments, allowing her to receive travel clearance, a visa, and financial support funded by taxpayers. This misuse of public money has angered many residents, especially as county development projects remain incomplete.
Rumors of a romantic relationship between Wanga and Achieng have added another layer of controversy. Allegations have surfaced that companies linked to Achieng, such as Tacoa Enterprises and Bajach Limited, benefited from county contracts. Critics argue that this points to favoritism and conflict of interest, raising ethical questions about both her professional conduct and Wanga’s decision-making as a public officer.
A petition to Stanbic Bank has demanded an internal review of Achieng’s actions, accusing her of misrepresentation and possible breach of banking ethics.
Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has not publicly commented on the matter, but frustration among Kisumu residents is growing.
Many see the scandal as a sign of deeper problems in county management and the lack of accountability among top officials.
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