Popular Club 1824 has shut down.
In a significant development, the renowned establishment Club 1824, which recently fell under the scrutiny of both the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commissions (EACC), has been shut down.
In the recent past, the owner, identified as a junior staff member of the Nairobi County government, has found himself under investigation regarding his accumulation of illicit, unexplained wealth.
High Court Judge Lady Justice Esther Maina granted urgent orders sought by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in December 2022 .
The orders involved freezing a staggering sum of Sh48 million held by Wilson Nashon Kanani, an employee of the County Government of Nairobi.
This judicial action was taken to facilitate the EACC’s finalization of an investigation into Mr. Kanani’s unexplained wealth.
The EACC had petitioned the court under a Certificate of Urgency, highlighting the urgency of the matter.
The investigation revolves around Mr. Kanani, whose monthly net salary is reported to be Sh55,000.
Shockingly, it came to light that he received a suspicious amount totaling Sh506,397,460 between January 2016 and October 2022.
These funds were traced through various bank accounts, including those under his name, the names of companies associated with him, as well as those of his family members, including his spouse and minor children.
Why has 1824 been shut down?
The reasons why the club has been shut down have not been made public as of the time of reporting this though there are rumors that it could be auctioneers and not an operation by security agencies. Still, this remains to be confirmed.
Social media users have posted videos and photos of the club being shut down, with many confused about the move.
Watu wa CABRO na “Sunday School” 😳 1824 pic.twitter.com/YzLrevP64Z
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) December 20, 2023
It’s a wrap for 1824 pic.twitter.com/JwwY5kuVcA
— Austin (@AustinKenya) December 20, 2023
Other club owners right now after 1824 imefungwa pic.twitter.com/fDMtjbhFuS
— JN Shine (@JohnNgeru) December 20, 2023
Scenes At 1824 !!! pic.twitter.com/5Um9qoFmXh
— ye 🇦🇷 (@_IHAJJUTD_) December 20, 2023
1824 closed.
Paris Launge right now pic.twitter.com/s1SyvlcqfZ
— Kipkaa Rasta ♊ (@KimNick_) December 20, 2023
This is a developing story, and we will keep it updated.
