EACC raids homes of 8 senior Garissa County gov’t officials in probe on Ksh.1.2B theft

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched inquiry into the loss of Ksh.1.2 billion from Garissa County.

The anti-corruption body is probing eight senior officials on allegations of siphoning the public funds.

The commission conducted raids on the offices and houses of the officials in question, carting away documents deemed crucial in the ongoing probe.

Three officials have so far recorded statements with the commission.

The inquiry was undertaken following a court order allowing the commission to investigate the eight officials of the Garissa County government, their proxies and companies associated with them for engaging in business with the county government.

EACC has also raised concerns with the Senate for mutilating the Conflict of Interest Bill saying the political class deleted key clauses in the Constitution used in the fight against graft, thereby stripping the commission off the power to implement the Act.

“Governors and Chief Officers have been faulted for illegal trade and faulting procurement laws by awarding tenders to their relatives and political friends. Ten former and sitting Governors are on the EACC radar,” said the commission’s Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi.