EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe
The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.
Four senior Garissa County officials are under scrutiny over alleged procurement irregularities involving contracts worth Sh1.2 billion.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said investigations carried out at their offices and homes uncovered documents and evidence linked to questionable tenders and potential conflicts of interest within the county government.
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The officials targeted include the Head of County Treasury, Abdi Ali Nuriye, along with Chief Finance Officer Mohamed Daud Korow, Director, Supply Chain Management, Mohamed Abdi Hassan and Former Director, Procurement Abdiwahab Omar Guye.
The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.
The specific projects under review include: Construction of a terminal wing at Garissa Airstrip, construction of a perimeter wall and pavilion at Garissa Primary School, provision of medical insurance, provision of catering services by county officials and payment of salaries to ghost workers.
“Upon conclusion of the investigation, the findings will guide the appropriate course of action, which may include the prosecution of any individuals found culpable, the forfeiture of unexplained assets and the confiscation of proceeds linked to corruption,” the EACC said.
The commission stressed its commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability in the management of public resources, warning that no public officer is above the law.
Recently, the EACC confirmed that investigations into 89 high-profile graft cases have been completed and submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for action.
The files include cases involving four current and former governors, two former cabinet secretaries, a principal secretary, as well as CEOs and managing directors of various state corporations.
The commission recommended that 82 of the cases proceed to prosecution, reflecting its broader drive to hold senior public officials accountable and recover assets linked to corruption.
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