Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested five former senior officials on Wednesday. of Nyandarua County Government.
Among those arrested in the crackdown was a former county executive in charge of trade.
The suspects are accused of fraudulently paying Sh13 million to six suppliers who did not supply anything to the county government.
“The investigation revealed that the suspects forged documents falsely stating that the supplier facilitated a county investment meeting, but the meeting never took place,” EACC detectives said.
EACC CEO Twarib Mubarak speaks during the recovery of 1.2 billion Srirachare Island in Kwale County on October 9, 2023.
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According to anti-corruption detectives, the five suspects are scheduled to appear in the Nakuru Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday morning, February 1.
Meanwhile, the commission is tracking three other suspects believed to be in hiding to evade arrest. Former CEC Member, County Chief Executive and Chief Auditor for Water, Trade.
Nyandarua's arrest took place just a week after the incident. Detectives arrest seven county executives 58 million Kenyan shillings from the Isiolo County Government over its connection with the case.
Among those arrested in Isiolo were a former finance director, a former director of public works, housing and urban development, a former finance secretary and an accountant.
“This relates to tenders for the supply and delivery of fire engines that were fraudulently awarded in the financial year 2018/2019 (financial year),” the EACC official said.
Arrests follow a similar scenario.he was arrested by the committee Assistant County Commissioner From Kilifi Those who stole and sold valuable relief supplies for Ksh.550,200 It targets poor residents of Tana River County.
Anti-Corruption Commission officials have launched an investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident to ascertain whether the official acted alone or in collaboration with other officials. .
“The commission remains firmly focused on its mission and will continue to enforce the law against all those involved in the theft of public funds,” EACC officials said.
Twalib Mubarak, CEO, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
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