EACC boss Twalib Mbarak reveals 'one serving Governor' to be arrested soon
The
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Twalib Mbarak has revealed
that a sitting governor is facing possible arrest and prosecution for violating
the law.
The
governor is said to have, among others, forged his degree certificate to meet
the education threshold required to vie for the county seat.
Addressing
Members of Parliament during the induction programme held at Safari Park Hotel
on Thursday, Mbarak said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has concurred
with the commission’s recommendation to prosecute the governor.
However,
the EACC boss did not reveal the name of the said governor.
“Mr. Mbarak
informed the MPs that there is imminent arrest of one serving Governor for violation of the law. The Director of
Public of Public Prosecutions has concurred with EACC recommendation to
prosecute the Governor,” read a statement from EACC sent to newsrooms on Friday.
In
his address to the legislators, Mbarak raised several critical issues affecting
the fight against corruption and highlighted areas that require urgent and
decisive reform actions.
One
of these areas, he stated, is the management of counties under the stewardship
of governors.
Mbarak
said EACC has profiled all governors and will continue to prioritize
investigations in county governments based on corruption risks identified in
financial management, public procurement and recruitment.
The
CEO said, in this regard, EACC has for the last three financial years concluded
501 investigations on corruption and related offences.
He
further stated that in this period, 191 corruption cases were finalized in
court, with assets worth Ksh.22.8 billion recovered and surrendered back for
public benefit.
He
added that the watchful eye on counties has helped avert loss of approximately
Ksh.32.5 billion by disrupting corruption networks.
Mbarak concluded that EACC remains focused on its constitutional mandate and will continue undertaking its functions professionally and without favour.
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