Kenya Maritime Authority official arrested over Sh40.5 million insurance fraud
Search operations were carried out at their residences in both Nairobi and Mombasa, yielding evidence to support the ongoing investigation.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Head of Human Resources and Administration, Henry Mwasaru, over allegations of irregularities in awarding a Sh40,539,760 staff medical insurance tender.
Mwasaru was apprehended in Naivasha during a training session and transferred to the EACC Integrity Centre in Nairobi. Two insurance brokers suspected of involvement in the scheme were also targeted in the operation.
More To Read
- Coast traders warned as fake KEBS officers defraud businesses in widening scam
- EACC probes Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over Sh230m tender scandal and abuse of office
- Governor Wamatangi arrested moments after his home, office were raided over graft claims
- Ten Turkana County officials in custody over alleged embezzlement of Sh600 million
EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi stated that Mwasaru is accused of colluding with KMA’s Head of Supply Chain Management, Bevaline Lundu, to unlawfully award the contract, contravening procurement regulations.
Search operations were carried out at their residences in both Nairobi and Mombasa, yielding evidence to support the ongoing investigation.
The arrests followed a complaint lodged at the EACC’s Lower Coast Regional Office on September 30, 2024, alleging corruption and procedural breaches in awarding the tender.
“This operation underscores our commitment to tackling corruption in public procurement, particularly in medical insurance tenders, which are increasingly exploited for personal gain through bid rigging and kickbacks,” Ngumbi added.
After being interviewed and recording statements, the suspects were released pending further investigations. The EACC has indicated that the findings could lead to prosecution and the recovery of misappropriated public funds.
The Commission has vowed to intensify scrutiny of procurement processes in public institutions to prevent the misuse of taxpayer money.
Top Stories Today
