EACC Cracks Down on County Cleaner With Private School, Ksh 615M in Assets.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the head of cleaning services in Kakamega County, accusing him of illegally amassing wealth valued at Ksh615 million through corrupt dealings.
The suspect is believed to have acquired this wealth by misappropriating public funds, engaging in acts of public theft, and benefiting at the expense of the taxpayer.
Questionable Wealth Accumulation
On Sunday, September 29, the EACC announced that it had initiated a thorough investigation into public officers who have suspiciously acquired significant amounts of wealth.
The Kakamega County official in question owns several high-value properties, including a private school, vehicles, and parcels of land, which contribute to his unexplained Ksh615 million fortune.
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The Commission revealed that among his assets are:
- A private school worth Ksh220 million
- Multiple restaurants
- Residential buildings
- Six luxury vehicles
- Prime parcels of land across the country
The private school is reportedly managed by the suspect’s spouse, and investigations also indicate that the official’s wealth is vastly disproportionate to his earnings as a county employee.
EACC Probe and Raids
In the course of the investigation, EACC raided the homes and offices of the suspect as well as those of other county officials.
These raids led to the seizure of key documents and cash, which are expected to be critical to the ongoing investigation.
EACC believes that the bulk of the wealth the official accumulated came from kickbacks received from suppliers and contractors while he worked in the procurement department.
It was only later that he was transferred to his current role as the head of cleaning services in Kakamega County.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
The EACC spokesperson, Eric Ngumbi, emphasized that the arrest of the Kakamega official was part of a wider probe into corruption within the county.
After being taken into custody, the suspect was transferred to the EACC Bungoma Regional Offices, where he provided a statement.
Ngumbi explained that the commission received multiple complaints about the suspect’s unexplained accumulation of wealth, which prompted the investigation.
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In its official statement, the EACC reiterated that it believes the official’s fortune was largely amassed through kickbacks from suppliers during his tenure in the procurement department, prior to his transfer to his current position.
The investigation into this corruption case remains ongoing, with further developments expected as more evidence is examined.
EACC Cracks Down on County Cleaner With Private School, Ksh 615M in Assets.
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