Kenya Ports Authority officials arrested over alleged fraud in Ksh.62M tender

The suspects were arrested by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives based in Mombasa.

The nine officials who are set to be arraigned on Wednesday include;  

1. Yobesh Oyaro – Former Head of Procurement and Supplies, KPA

2. David Angwenyi - Member of the Evaluation Committee, KPA

3. Norah Mugambi - Member of the Evaluation Committee, KPA

4. Athanase Wambari - Member of the Evaluation Committee, KPA

5. Robert Bosuben - Senior Clerical Officer at the Civil Engineering Department, KPA

6. Azenath Kwamboka Mageto - Agent of Chemiso East Africa

7. Rose Cherotich - Account signatory of Chemiso East Africa.

8. Idd Arube Nanyang - Agent of Chemiso East Africa

According to documents seen by Citizen Digital, the officials are set to face several charges including; conflict of interest, money laundering, forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public property.

Other charges include obtaining contract from a public institution by false pretence, uttering a false document and wilful failure to comply with procurement laws