- EACC has launched an investigation against five senior officials accused of stealing KSh 3.8 billion from the State Sports Department
- Investigation revealed that part of the stolen money was invested in government bonds, luxury cars, and prime land
- EACC recovered KSh 5.46 million in cash, KSh 597 million in government investments, 13 vehicles, 28 land parcels, and evidence from 37 bank accounts
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a detailed investigation against five senior officials.
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They have been accused of stealing KSh 3.8 billion from the State Sports Department.
The anti-corruption agency executed search warrants on Wednesday, November 5, in several locations across Nairobi, NanyukiMachakos, Kiambu, and Nyeri.
“The operation, which was carried out in accordance with Court Orders, is part of an ongoing investigation in the State Sports Department in relation to the alleged illegal acquisition of KSh 3,800,563,277 by senior officials during the 2020/2021 and 2025/26 Financial Years,” EACC said.
Who is being investigated?
According to the EACC, the suspects are alleged to have misused their positions to loot public funds through collusion schemes and procurement fraud from the 2020/2021 financial year to 2025/2026.
Including Caroline Muthoni Kariuki, assistant commissioner for sports; Otis Mutwiri Nturibi, deputy chief accountant in the Ministry of ASAL and Regional Development; David Muasya Musau, accountant at the State Sports Department; Dickson Kibunyi Mahia, director of Turkenya Tours & Safaris Limited and Afromerch Travel Kenya Limited; and Maureen Wangui Wambugu, director of Smart Flows Travel Limited.
“The suspects are alleged to be abusing their positions of trust and authority to steal public funds through collusion and procurement fraud,” EACC said.
How was the money spent?
Investigators say the illegal proceeds were laundered through investments in government bonds, luxury cars, and large real estate holdings.
The agency reported finding KSh 5.46 million in cash and evidence that KSh 597 million was invested in government bonds, 13 vehicles, 28 plots of land, and evidence from 37 bank accounts linked to the suspects.
The assets are being investigated as part of efforts to trace and recover the proceeds of corruption.
Following the operation, all five suspects were taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Center for interviews and recording of statements. The commission said that once the investigation is complete, the findings will lead to further legal action, including possible prosecution and recovery of unexplained wealth.
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Employee fined for using fake KCSE certificate
In other news, an employee of the Nairobi City Water and Wastewater Company, Felix Ojwang Balambu, was fined KSh 8.5 million by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after he was found guilty of using a fake KCSE certificate to get employment.
The court ruled that Ojwang fraudulently obtained more than KSh 8.2 million since 2011 using the fake certificate.
Senior Chief Magistrate Selesa Okore gave him the option of four years in prison if he fails to pay the fine.
The EACC, which investigated the case, said the decision underscores its commitment to protecting public resources and integrity in the public service.
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