Suspects on the Run as EACC Arrests County Official in Multi-Million Tender Scandal

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🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

The arrests were confirmed on Thursday, August 6, with the EACC saying it is in pursuit of three other suspects who have reportedly gone into hiding.

EACC has directed the remaining suspects to surrender at its office in Machakos or the nearest commission office as the case proceeds.

“EACC hereby directs the following individuals who are believed to have gone into hiding to report immediately to the Commission’s Lower Eastern Regional Office in Machakos or the nearest EACC office for processing,” the statement read.

📌 What You Need to Know

According to the commission, the six suspects in custody were to be arraigned before the Kitui Law Courts on Thursday afternoon.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approved charges against nine suspects following the investigations into the awarding and payment of county tenders over several financial years.

The proposed charges include conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering and engaging in corrupt procurement practices.

“Upon conclusion of the investigations, the inquiry file was forwarded to the DPP, who approved the prosecution of nine suspects on various charges, including conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, and engaging in corrupt procurement practices,” the statement added.

According to the commission, the probe established that the official allegedly traded with the county government through proxy companies while serving as the chief officer and Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) holder in the Departments of Irrigation, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Investigators further alleged that the official awarded contracts or approved payments to firms linked to close relatives and associates, creating a conflict of interest.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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