Garissa Governor Nathif Jama grilled over alleged mismanagement of Ksh.1.2B

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama Adan has appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) after being summoned to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of Ksh.1.2 billion.

In a letter seen by Citizen Digital dated August 19, 2025, the Governor was summoned to record his statement following allegations of embezzlement of public funds and irregular recruitment of employees by the county government between October 2022 and June 2024.

“The Commission is investigating allegations of embezzlement of public funds and irregular recruitment of employees by Garissa County Government from October 2022 to June 2024,” read the letter by EACC.

“To facilitate the investigation, kindly avail yourself for an interview and statement recording at our Nairobi Integrity Centre offices located at Jakaya Kikwete/Valley road junction on August 25, 2025, at 10.00 AM.”

According to the commission, the probe covers alleged irregular recruitment of staff and the payment of Ksh.700 million in salaries to ghost workers.

The Governor is also being investigated over conflict of interest claims in the award of contracts worth Ksh.265 million to Takaful Insurance of Africa Ltd and Tina Gardens Hotel, firms said to be linked to him.

Other areas under scrutiny include the award of a Ksh.188 million tender for the construction of a pavilion and masonry perimeter fence at Garissa Primary School to Jubalink Logistics and Transport Company, and the award of a Ksh.110 million tender for the construction of a terminal wing at Garissa Airstrip to Remera Investments Limited.