Bomas of Kenya CEO Peter Gitaa acquitted in Ksh.8.6M procurement case

The court found no evidence of malice in the procurement process and upheld its legality, clearing Koria of any wrongdoing.

Koria had faced charges related to alleged procurement irregularities involving 8.6 million shillings. The prosecution accused him of improperly awarding public tenders for kitchen items, utensils, plates, cups, cutlery, and related goods.

The tenders in question—Quotation No. 15 (Kitchen Items), Quotation No. 16 (Utensils), Quotation No. 17 (Kitchen Items), Quotation No. 18 (Plates & Cups), and Quotation No. 19 (Cutlery & Other Items)—were reportedly not included in Bomas of Kenya’s Budget and Procurement Plan for the 2020/2021 financial year.

However, the court determined that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations, resulting in Koria’s acquittal.

Koria was suspended from office following his arraignment over the alleged procurement violations. With the court’s ruling, it remains unclear whether he will be reinstated.