Moi University EACC Stories

Moi University Council gets new leadership as state moves to resolve crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

Prof. Midamba, who had previously served as Vice-Chancellor at KCA University for over a decade, will serve a three-year term as Chairperson.

Senior police officers accused of interfering in private land dispute in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 13, 2025

Court documents reveal that Chief Inspector Cess Otieno and her deputy are allegedly being used by the trustees of the Obama Self-Help Group's estate...

New EACC boss Abdi Ahmed vows to intensify anti-corruption efforts, recover stolen assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

He reaffirmed his dedication to enforcing the law, preventing corruption, and promoting public education on integrity and ethical conduct.

Fake academic papers, impunity among Kenya’s biggest corruption hurdles – EACC boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Twalib highlighted impunity as the most significant obstacle in combating corruption, saying that people continue to engage in corrupt practices witho...

Senators demand EACC probe into Sh1.3 billion bursary funds misuse by counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The report highlighted significant discrepancies, including funds disbursed to students with duplicate admission numbers.

Two former Isiolo officials charged over Sh163.4 million fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

It noted that the accused face eight counts of willful failure to comply with procurement laws and four counts of abuse of office under the Anti-Corru...

Public officials risk penalties for failing to declare gifts exceeding Sh20,000 - EACC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

As public scrutiny grows, the EACC has continued to emphasise the need for compliance, aiming to ensure transparency and integrity within public servi...

Former DO loses Sh5 million, prime property to state in land grabbing case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 14, 2024

The former administrator lost the tussle over the land to the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) which had sued him together with a hotel.

Majority of Kenyans willing to participate in corruption, EACC survey finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The survey, which focused on youth involvement in corruption, highlighted a troubling trend where many respondents indicated they would partake in cor...

EACC defends Controller of Budget after governors’ attack over expenditure report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Ngumbi criticised the governors for dismissing the audit findings, urging them to focus on implementing reforms to address the gaps identified by the...

New proposal seeks to give EACC powers to prosecute corruption cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Mutuse urged the DPP to gazette EACC lawyers as special prosecutors, allowing them to manage corruption cases from investigation to prosecution.

EACC’s CEO nominee Abdi Mohamud pledges to uphold integrity, reject political influence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

His remarks came in response to concerns raised by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse about the potential for the anti-graft agency to be politicised.

Three-month strike at Moi University ends as staff sign return-to-work deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga expressed optimism after the deal was signed, noting that while not all the workers' demands were met, the...

MPs push for an inquiry into approval of questionable power deals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The committee claims that one of the former Permanent Secretaries in the Energy Ministry fast-tracked the approval of the agreement, despite concerns...

Kenya Maritime Authority official arrested over Sh40.5 million insurance fraud
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2024

Search operations were carried out at their residences in both Nairobi and Mombasa, yielding evidence to support the ongoing investigation.

Moi University council announces reforms to address persistent financial woes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Recent government support has enabled the university to pay full salaries and remit deductions as of September 2024.

EACC probes varsity over alleged graduation of 200 unqualified students, Sh2.6bn fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The EACC has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing corruption within Kenya’s higher education institutions to uphold integrity and education standar...

EACC nominates Abdi Ahmed Mohamud to replace outgoing CEO Twalib Mbarak
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

As required by law, the National Assembly will now receive Abdi’s nomination for vetting and approval.

Tough questions awaiting Moi University officials in Sh2.2 billion fraud case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

The investigation follows mounting concerns over corruption within the university, particularly regarding the handling of several construction project...

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