11 counties on EACC radar over Ksh.6 billion probe

This was revealed on Tuesday, January 28, during the commission's annual status report launch for the financial year 2023/2024. 

The report stated that EACC was currently investigating 534 active cases involving graft, economic crimes, bribery, and unethical conduct. 

Kajiado County is on the EACC's radar for allegations of irregular awarding of tenders worth Ksh.2.2 billion to various companies associated with county officials during FY 2013/2014 and 2022/2023.

Four officials in West Pokot County are under investigation for awarding Ksh.1.04 billion tenders to proxy companies between 2013 and January 2024. 

In Vihiga County, a Member of County Assembly (MCA) and his spouse (a county government employee) are accused of embezzling public funds worth Ksh.200 million between FY 2020/21 and 2023/24. 

For Migori County, EACC is investigating allegations of procurement irregularities worth Ksh.140 million to drill and equip solar-powered boreholes in several wards. 

Nairobi County is also on the commission's radar for irregularly paying Ksh.93 million to 13 companies for goods and services that were not delivered during the FYs 2021/22 and 2022/23. 

The report also indicated that EACC obtained 1,546 warrants to inspect and search banks, mobile money accounts, premises, vessels and vehicles of individuals suspected of engaging in corruption. 

Further, EACC completed 126 investigation files on graft, which were forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for review. 

At the same time, the commission's investigation of 11 cases during the period prevented the possible loss of Ksh.2.9 billion in public funds.