GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3334

pursuant to section 36 of the ACECA. The report covers the 4th Quarter and is for the period commencing 1st October, 2025 to 31st December, 2025. INVESTIGATION REPORTS COVERING THE PERIOD FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2025 TO 31ST DECEMBER 2025. 1. EACC/FI/INQ/48/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Embezzlement of Public Funds and Conflict of Interest against the Former Legal Advisor to the Governor of the County Government of Kajiado Between Financial Years 2013/2014-2023/24. The Commission received a report on allegations of embezzlement of funds and conflict of interest against the Legal Advisor to the Governor of the County Government of Kajiado between financial years 2013/2014-2023/24. It was further alleged that the embezzlement of public funds and the conflict of interest was perpetrated through award of tenders to four companies associated with the Governor’s Legal Advisor. Investigations established that the four companies associated with the Governor’s Legal Advisor were Citizen Suppliers & Contractors Limited, Top- Spot Suppliers & Contractors Limited, Span Production Limited, and Faircon General Equipment. The directors of the four companies were the Governor’s Legal Advisor’s husband and children, revealing the indirect private interest held in the four companies. The four companies traded with the County Government of Kajiado and were awarded tenders. Investigations revealed that the Governor’s Legal Advisor failed to declare her conflict of interest in the award of tenders to the four companies. Cumulatively, the four companies were unlawfully paid KSh. 462,909,698.95. On 1st October, 2025, a report was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the Governor’s Legal Advisor and the directors of the companies with the following charges: (i) Conflict of interest contrary to section 42(3) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act,2003 (ACECA). (ii) Unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of ACECA. (iii) Failure to disclose private interest to one’s Principal contrary to section 42 (1) of ACECA. (iv) Acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 as read with section 16 (1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 30th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 2. EACC/MSA/FI/INQ/16/2015 Inquiry into Allegation of Irregular Tender Award for Tender No. KCG/312/2014/2015 for the Construction of 9.5 Km Mwawesa Water Project in Mwawesa Ward, Rabai Sub-County at KSh. 21,000,000.00 The Commission received a complaint of the irregular tender award by officers of the County Government of Kilifi. The tender for the construction of a five-kilometer Mwawesa Water Project was awarded to Stockman Limited at KSh. 21,000,000.00. The County Government of Kilifi officers allegedly received bribes to influence the award of the tender to Stockman Limited. Investigations established that eighteen bidders expressed interest in this tender. That the tendering process adhered to the procedure set out in the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. However, the tender contract was not signed due to bribery complaints raised by the unsuccessful bidders. Further investigations established that one of the directors of Stockman Limited had offered a bribe of KSh. 3 million to the then Chief Officer for Education, Sports and Youth at the County Government of Kilifi to influence the award of the tender to Stockman Limited. The said Chief Officer had received a bribe of KSh. 2.4 million from the Director of Stockman Limited. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the then Ag. Head of Procurement, the Chief Officer Education, Sports and Youth, the Director of Stockman Limited, and the company with the following charges. (i) Conspiracy to commit an offense of economic crime contrary to section 47A (3) as read with section 48 (1) of the Anti- Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). (ii) Inappropriate influence on evaluation contrary to section 38(1)(b) as read with section 38(2) of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. (iii) Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA. (iv) Giving a benefit to influence a public officer contrary to section 39(3)(b) as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA. (v) Receiving a benefit to influence a public function contrary to section 39(3) (a)as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 3. EACC/NYR/FI/INQ/4A/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Conflict of Interest against the Member of County Assembly of Nyeri for the Dedan Kimathi Ward in the Award of Tenders to Sankara Services Limited. The Commission received a complaint that the Dedan Kimathi Ward Member of County Assembly influenced the award of tenders to Sankara Services Limited, a company associated with him. The tenders were allegedly awarded on diverse dates between 6th July 2018 and 8th March, 2023. Investigations established that following an advertisement for prequalification of service providers, Sankara Services Limited was prequalified for supply and delivery of electrical fittings, road works and bridged construction and hydro-geological survey services for the period 2020 to 2022. For the period 2022 to 2024, Sankara Services Limited was prequalified for registration of high mast and solar streetlights, building works, road works and bridge construction. Seven tenders were awarded to Sankara Services Limited between 2020 and 2024. Four of the tenders were carried out within Dedan Kimathi Ward and Sankara Services Limited was paid KSh. 2,650,020.00. Further investigations established that the Director of Sankara Services Limited was a spouse to the Dedan Kimathi Ward Member of County Assembly. Sankara Services Limited was not registered with the National Construction Authority hence the Certificate of Registration No. 62227 dated 9th August 2022 was a forgery. Six of the tender contracts were not signed within the stipulated time contrary to section 135(3) of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge Dedan Kimathi Ward Member of County Assembly, the Director of Sankara Services Limited and the company with the following charges: (i) Knowingly holding a direct private interest in a contract connected with a public body contrary to section 42(3) as read 1006 1006 with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). (ii) Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. (iii) Fraudulent practice in a procurement process contrary to section 66 (1) as read with section 177 of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. (iv) Carrying on the business of a contractor without a valid registration from the National Construction Authority Board contrary to section 15(1) as read with section 15 (3) of the National Construction Authority Act (No. 41 of 2011). The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 4. EACC/NYR/FI/INQ/4C/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Abuse of Office, Conflict of Interest and Procurement Irregularities against the Mahiga Ward Member of Nyeri County Assembly The Commission received a complaint that the Mahiga Ward Member of the County Assembly influenced the award of tenders to four companies associated with him. The four companies are Kathys Premier Investment Limited, Mawalidah Company Limited, Cecwama Company Limited, and Mogaciko Suppliers Limited. Investigations established that three of the companies were awarded a tender each. Cecwama Company Limited was awarded two tenders. Cumulatively, the four companies were paid KSh. 12,136,422.50. Investigations established that the Mahiga Ward Member of County Assembly was a Director and bank account signatory for Kathys Premier Investments Limited, which was paid KSh. 2,993,670.00. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Mahiga Ward Member of County Assembly and Kathys Premier Investment Limited with the following charges: i. Conflict of interest contrary to section 42(3) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 16th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 5. EACC/NYR/FI/INQ/12/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Engaging in Procurement Without Prior Planning against Officers of the County Government of Laikipia The Commission received a complaint that the County Government of Laikipia had engaged in procurement without prior planning. The projects in question were carried out through an infrastructure bond. The projects were incorporated into the County’s Integrated Development Plan 2018-2022 as Smart Town and Water Production Initiative estimated to cost KSh. 1,247,627,355.00. The bond was 1.16 billion, the balance was to be catered for by County own source revenue. These projects were approved by the County Assembly of Laikipia through the Appropriation Act on 31st August, 2021. The projects were re-allocated from the Department of Roads, Public Works, Lands and Energy to the Department of Finance and Economic Planning. Investigations established that the County Government of Laikipia followed the laid down procedures to obtain the guarantee for the infrastructure bond. The process stalled in the final stage when Parliament adjourned sine die before authority to issue the guarantee was granted. The County Government of Laikipia went ahead and initiated the procurement process without the approval of the issuance of the guarantee by Parliament. Twenty-two tenders were advertised. Procurement ensued and the twenty-two tenders were cumulatively awarded at KSh. 1,131,589,916.25. Further investigations established that out of the twenty-two tenders awarded to contractors, eleven contractors had begun construction work and were owed KSh. 86,503,176/= for the work done. In addition, the consultants of the eleven tenders were owed KSh. 12, 464,073. The total amount owed by the County Government of Laikipia was KSh. 98, 967,249.00. The County Government of Laikipia has not paid any of the contractors. Two of the contractors have initiated the arbitration process. On 21st November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning with the following charges: i. Engaging in a project without prior planning contrary to section 45 (2) (c) as read with section 48 of the Anti- Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Willful failure to comply with the law and applicable procedures and guidelines relating to incurring expenditure contrary to section 45(2) (b) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 6. EACC/NYR/FI/INQ/04B/2023 Inquiry into Allegation of Abuse of Office and Conflict of Interest against the Nyeri County Assembly Member for Wamagana Ward The Commission received a report that the Wamagana Ward Member for County Assembly of Nyeri influenced the award of tenders to Finish Line Limited Company, Ferwa Company Limited, Iremmawa Company Limited and Lumuthie Suppliers Limited. The tenders were awarded in the financial years 2018/2019 to 2022/2023. Investigations established that the four companies were awarded eight tenders for the period under investigation. The procurement process adhered to the procedures set in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. The tender works were dutifully executed. The four companies were cumulatively paid KSh. 16, 974,163.70 for the work done. However, evidence on record confirmed that the NCA registration certificate submitted by Ferwa Company Limited was a forgery. Further investigations established that the director of the four companies is a spouse to the Wamagana Ward MCA. She is a co- director alongside Justus Kirugo Thang’a in Iremmawa Company Limited. This evidence verified the conflict of interest and abuse of office allegations against the MCA. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Wamagana Ward Member of County Assembly, the Directors of four companies and the companies with the following charges: i. Knowingly holding a direct private interest in a contract connected with a public body contrary to section 42(3) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Fraudulent practice in a procurement process contrary to section 66 (1) as read with section 177 of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. iii. Uttering false documents contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. iv. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. The Commission is awaiting DPP’s response. 7. EACC/FI/INQ/30/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Abuse of Office and Embezzlement of Public Funds at the County Government of Garissa Through Irregular Recruitment and Payment of Salaries to Non- Existing Employees The Commission received a complaint that the County Government of Garissa had irregularly added employees into the payroll between September, 2022 and June, 2024. Investigations established that the County Government of Garissa wage bill in the year 2022 was at 60% of the total revenue. The allowed wage bill is 35% of the total revenue. A human resource audit was carried out with the assistance of the State Department for Public Service. The human resource audit established that 1239 employees did not have personnel files. However, Garissa County Government removed 1315 employees from the payroll, this number included casual workers, 1054 of the people removed from the payroll filed an Employment and Labour Suit No. E205/2022. Consequently, the court ordered the State Department for Public Service to carry out another human resource audit. This second audit reviewed that out of the 1239 6th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE confirmed not to have personnel files, only one of them had a personal file. Further investigations established that for the period under investigations, 412 employees were added into the payroll and 1731 were removed from the payroll. That out of the 1239 employees, 38 had employment letters and no proof of recruitment. The letters were issued by different officers at the Garissa County Government. Further, 321 of the 1239 had been added into the payroll through the GHRIS –UPN. The system did not generate an audit trail for the issuance of numbers to 237 employees. The system generated a trail for 84 employees, 38 of whom the trail did not indicate the Requester, Verifier and Submitter. The GHRIS –UPN system indicated the Requester, Verifier and Submitter of only 42 employees. All the employees irregularly added into the payroll cumulatively earned KSh. 731,267,863.40 in salaries. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the County Government of Garissa officers who were involved in the irregular recruitment with the following charges: i. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Financial Misconduct contrary to section 197(1) (i) as read with section 199 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. iii. Unlawful damage of public property contrary to section 45(1) (c) as read with section 48 of the ACECA. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 9th February, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 8. EACC/FI/INQ/26/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Conflict of Interest against a Member of the Embu County Assembly The Commission received a complaint that the Mbeti North Member of Embu County Assembly had embezzled KSh. 129,163,539.89 from the County Government of Embu. Investigations established that the Member of County Assembly influenced award of tenders to Truco Enterprises Limited, Peanco Limited, Njewaco Limited, Hiwco Limited and Hasoco Limited. The Member of County Assembly and his father are the Directors in Truco Enterprises Limited and Peanco Limited. Hiwco Limited and Hasoco Limited shared a director who is also a co-director in Njewaco Limited. Evidence revealed that the Member of County Assembly had interest in Truco Enterprises Limited and Peanco Limited, which he failed to declare. Investigations established that between financial year 2017/2018 and 2023/2024 Truco Enterprises Limited was paid KSh. 63,188,606.20 while Peanco Limited was paid KSh. 21,133,174.35. Hiwco Limited was paid KSh. 10,842,281.00. Hasoco Limited was paid KSh. 5,805,847.70. Njewaco Limited was paid KSh. 10,627,278.95. On 17th December 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Member of County Assembly, the other company directors and the companies with the following charges: i. Conflict of interest contrary to section 42(3) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. ii. Unlawful acquisition of Public Property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. iii. Acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 as read with section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti- Money Laundering Act, Cap. 59B. iv. Money laundering contrary to section 3 as read with section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, Cap. 59B Laws of Kenya. v. Use of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4(b) as read with section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, Cap. 59B. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 9. EACC/NKR/FI/INQ/17/2024 Inquiry into Allegations that the Department of Youth, Sports, Gender, Social Services and Inclusivity at the County Government of Nakuru Spent 27 Million in the Financial Year 2023/2024 in the Purchase of Sub-Standard Sports Kits and Equipment The Commission received a complaint that the County Government of Nakuru Department of Youth Sports, Gender, Social Services, and Inclusivity (the Department) had purchased substandard sports kits and equipment. In addition, each of the 55 wards was allocated KSh. 500,000 for organizing youth sports tournaments and the same could not be accounted for. Investigations established that the county had planned and budgeted KSh. 27,500,000/= for the sports kits. Upon conclusion of the procurement process, four companies were awarded the tenders. The various sport kits and equipment were paid for upon delivery. They were distributed and used by the youths in the 55 wards. The procurement process was adhered to as set in the PPADA, 2015. Given the lapse of time and the fact that the kits have since been put to use, it was difficult to ascertain their quality as at the time of purchase. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to close the inquiry file. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 30th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for closure. 10. EACC/FI/INQ/52/2022 Inquiry into Allegations of Irregular Payment of Allowances by a Kenya Rural Road Authority Resident Engineer in the Contract No. Rwc 164 for the Upgrading of Embu Hospital-Kathangari – Kianjokoma - Kanja-Runyenjes - Siakago Road during the Financial Years 2016/2017-2022/2023 The Commission commenced an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of public funds by a Resident Engineer employed by the Kenya Rural Road Authority (KeRRA), through payment of allowances during the implementing period for contract no. RWC 164. The tender was awarded to S.S. Mehta and Sons Limited at a cost of KSh. 3,137,121,765 during the FY 2016/2017-2019/2022. Investigation established that the contract provided for items to be catered for by the contractor, which included accommodation, Resident Engineer’s miscellaneous, attendance upon Resident Engineer’s staff, and overtime. The Resident Engineer issued a site instruction note to the contractor to process the payment every end month. The payments were made through KCB account number 1203728107, which was a project account in the name of the Resident Engineer. Between December, 2016 and August, 2023, the contractor paid a total of KSh. 86,455,356 to cater for the aforementioned expenses. Investigation established that since the contract entered into by the Engineer was covered by the rules within the contract, it would not be proper to construe the payments as unlawful. However, from the contract, it was established that the Resident Engineer enhanced his accommodation allowance from KSh. 65,000/= to KSh. 128,000/= monthly, leading to an overpayment of KSh. 2,585,000/=, which was contrary to the provisions of the contract. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations that: i. The inquiry file be closed. ii. The Commission institutes recovery proceedings for the KSh. 2, 585,000/= over payment made to the Resident Engineer. iii. An advisory to KeRRA in relation to contracts that provide for several allowances that are already compensated for through payments of salary, which can be interpreted as double compensation. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 11. EACC/BGM/FI/INQ/4/2019 1008 1008 Inquiry into Allegation of Embezzlement of Imprest Funds by Bungoma County Government Officials during the Evaluation and Validation of Community Empowerment Projects in the Financial Year 2018/2019 The Commission received a complaint that officers of the County Government of Bungoma embezzled imprest amounting to KSh. 20 million during the validation of community empowerment projects in the financial year 2018/2019. It was further alleged that the embezzlement was perpetrated by the Chief Officer of Finance & Economic Planning and the Community Empowerment Fund Coordinator. Investigation established that the five officers involved in the validation of the community empowerment projects exercise did not surrender their imprests. The five officers were cumulatively paid KSh. 6,553,060 On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Chief Officer Finance & Economic Planning, the Community Empowerment Fund Coordinator and other county employees with the following charges: i. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (No. 3 of 2003). ii. Unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (No. 3 of 2003). iii. Knowingly deceiving principal contrary to section 41 (2) as read with section 48(1) (a) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 iv. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. v. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 12. EACC/GSA/FI/INQ/10/2024 Inquiry into Allegation of Conflict of Interest against the Director of Special Programmes at Garissa County Government in the Award of Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Enriched Porridge (Unimix Porridge) to Lilow General Supplies. The Commission received a complaint that the Director of Special Programmes at Garissa County Government, irregularly awarded a contract for supply and delivery of enriched porridge (unimix porridge) to Lilow General Supplies at a sum of KSh. 1,300,000. The tender was conducted by the Department of Education, Youth, Sport and Special Programmes - Garissa County Government during financial year 2023/2024. It was also alleged that he had interest in Lilow General Supplies. Investigations established that during the period under investigations the Director’s spouse was the sole director of Lilow General Supplies. Lilow General Supplies Limited was awarded tender for supply and delivery of enriched porridge to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centres in Dadaab Sub-county at a cost of KSh. 1,960,000.00. The Director of Special Programme was a beneficiary of the KSh. 1,285,000.00 cash withdrawn from the Lilow General Supplies Limited Bank Account. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Director of Special Programmes at Garissa County Government with the following charges: i. Wilful failure to comply with the law/applicable procedures and guidelines relating to procurement, tendering of contracts, contrary to section 45(2) (b) as read with section 48(1) (a) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA. iii. Fraud contrary to section 176(1) (i) as read with section 176(2) of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. iv. Engaging in collusive or fraudulent practice contrary to section 66(1) as read with section 177 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 The DPP returned the inquiry file on 30th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 13. EACC/PI/INQ/20/2024 Inquiry into Allegation of Conflict of Interest against the Marsabit County Government Director for Water Services in the Award of Tenders to Four Companies The Commission received complaint that the Director for Water Services at the County Government of Marsabit was trading with the County through four companies associated with him. It was alleged that the companies had been paid KSh. 219 million between Financial years 2013/2014 to 2023/2024. Investigations established that the four companies were; Marsabit Investments Limited, Saku Hardware Limited, Balchuma Construction Limited and Turbi Investment Limited. The Director for Water Services had interests in Marsabit Investments Limited, Saku Hardware Limited and Turbi Investment Limited where he held shares. He was also an account signatory for the three companies’ bank accounts. The Director’s spouse is a co-Director in all the four companies and his daughter is a co-Director in Turbi Investment Limited. Further investigations established that the four companies unlawfully received money from the County Government of Marsabit as follows: Marsabit Investments Limited KSh. 51,751,857.74, Saku Hardware Limited KSh.47, 717,316.85, Balchuma Construction Limited KSh. 61,013,966.75 and Turbi Investment Limited KSh. 24,852,165.80. On 17th December 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Director for Water Services, the company Directors and the companies with the following charges: i. Conflict of interest contrary to section 42(3) as read with section 48 (1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) as read with section 48 (1) of the ACECA iii. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with as read with section 48 of the ACECA. iv. Money laundering contrary to section 3 as read with section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act Cap 59B of the Laws of Kenya. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 11th February, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 14. EACC/PI/INQ/39/2023 Inquiry into an Allegation of Procurement Irregularity in Tender No. TCA/9/2015-2016 for the Construction of County Assembly of Turkana Office at KSh. 179,736,282/= The Commission received a complaint that the County Assembly of Turkana irregularly awarded Tender Number TCA/9/2015-2016 for the construction of the new County Assembly to Nakutan Construction Company Limited currently known as Nakutan Construction & Suppliers Limited at a contract sum of KSh. 179,736,282/-. Further, that the County Assembly has fully paid the Nakutan Construction & Suppliers Limited yet the tender work is 35% done. Investigations established that the tender for the construction of the new County Assembly was not planned nor budgeted for. The Tender Evaluation Committee did not evaluate the tender as required by the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. The then Principal Procurement Officer issued misleading Professional Opinion. The tender was irregularly varied upwards by KSh. 23,809,234/-, this amount was equivalent to 23% of the contract sum. Investigations revealed that the County Assembly of Turkana has paid Nakutan Construction & Suppliers Limited KSh. 222,447,969.30. This is 42,531,688.30 in excess of the contract 6th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE amount of KSh. 179,736,282/-. The excess payment was occasioned by irregular variations executed during the project implementation. On 17th December 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the officers of the County Government of Turkana officers, the company Directors and the companies with the following charges: i. Engaging in a procurement without prior planning contrary to section 45(2) (c) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA. iii. Wilful failure to comply with the law/applicable procedures and guidelines relating to procurement, tendering of contracts, contrary to section 45(2) (b) as read with section 48(1) (a) of the ACECA iv. Corrupt procurement practice contrary to section 66 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (PPADA). v. Fraudulent procurement practice contrary to section 66 (1) and (2) of the PPADA,2015. vi. Financial misconduct contrary to section 197 (1) (h) as read with section 199 of the Public Finance Management Act. vii. Unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) as read with section 48 of ACECA, 2003. viii. Conspiracy contrary to section 47(a)(1) as read with section 48(1) of the ACECA, 2003. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 15. EACC/PI/INQ/4/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Procurement Irregularites at the Council of Legal Education (CLE) in Tender No. Cle/12/2021-2022 and Cle/14/2021-2022 for Supply and Delivery of Toners in the Financial Year (Fy) 2021/2022 Awarded to M/S Evershine Enterprises and Sized General Supplies. The Commission received a report that the Principal Supply Chain Officer of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) split tender Nos. CLE/12/2021-2023 for supply and delivery of toners to create Tender No. CLE/14/2021-2023 contrary to section 54 of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015. The contract was awarded in the FY 2021-2022 to M/S Evershine Enterprises, and Sized General Supplies at sum of KSh.1,721,500 and KSh.1,531,400/= respectively. Investigations established that Tender No. CLE/12/2021-2023 was split to create Tender No. CLE/14/2021-2023. Consequently, the tender documents in Tender No. CLE/14/2021-2023 were duplicated and compiled to form the bid document for Tender No. CLE/12/2021- 2023. The quotations in respect of the two tenders were processed, resulting in the award of tender to Evershine Enterprises at KSh.1,721,500/= and Sized General Supplies at KSh.1,531,400/=. The two companies delivered the toners and the tender sum was paid in total. Further, investigations established that the Council of Legal Education discovered that the number of toners delivered was less than the number of toners indicated in the stock card. A report on the discrepancy was made by the Principal Supply Chain Officer at Karen Police Station. Subsequently, the Council of Legal Education commenced disciplinary proceedings against the Principal Supply Chain Officer with respect to the loss of toners and procurement irregularities, resulting to his dismissal. On 6th October, 2025, a report was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions with recommendations that the inquiry file be closed with no further action since disciplinary action had been taken against the Principal Supply Chain Officer. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 16. EACC/NKR/FI/INQ/13/2021 Inquiry into Allegations of Conflict of Interest and Procurement Irregularities at Chebirirbei Day Secondary School at Kabianga Ward, Belgut Constituency in Kericho County The Commission received a complaint of conflict of interest in the procurement process for construction of administration block, classrooms and library at Chebirirbei Day School during financial year 2018/2019. The tender was awarded to Lakiis General Builders Limited at KSh. 16,324,923.60. Investigations established that the Chebirirbei Day Secondary School Board of Management made a request for funding to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). The request was deliberated and approved in a meeting held on 13th June 2018. The funding was remitted in two instalments of KSh. 8,500,000.00 each during financial years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019. The tender was advertised and eight companies expressed interest, among the eight was Lakiis Green Builders Limited. Procurement process commenced and after the tender evaluation, Lakiis Green Building Limited was recommended for the award of the tender as the lowest evaluated bidder. Lakiis Green Building Limited completed the construction works at Chebirirbei Day Secondary School and was paid KSh. 16,513,051. Investigations revealed that the procurement process adhered to the set requirements in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to close the file. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 17. EACC/MLD/FI/INQ/13/2023 Inquiry into Allegation of Irregular Procurement and Embezzlement of Public Funds by the Employees of Pwani University in the Award of Tender for Provision of Staff Medical Insurance Cover. The Commission received a complaint that employees of Pwani University had irregularly awarded a tender for provision of staff medical cover to Madison General Insurance and that as a result public funds were lost. The report indicated that the tender was awarded at KSh. 58,000,000.00 for the period from 2016/2017 to 2023/2024. Investigations established that for the six financial years, the staff medical insurance was planned for and an allocation made in the respective budgets. That the tendering processes across the financial years were carried out in strict adherence to the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to close the inquiry file. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 18. EACC/NYR/FI/INQ/14/2015 Inquiry into Allegations of Irregular Procurement for the Tendering Process for the Construction of the Kiamugumo Coffee Factory for the New Ngariama Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga County. The Commission received a report that the Kirinyaga East Sub - County Cooperative Officer and the Ag. Kirinyaga County Agricultural Engineer influenced the award of tender for construction of the Kiamugumo Coffee Factory to Johawri Enterprises. That the tender sum was irregularly varied from KSh. 19, 831,739.00 to KSh. 26,580,859.00. Investigations established that the Agricultural Engineer participated throughout the entire tendering process for this tender. He prepared the necessary drawings and documents to initiate the tendering process. He signed the tender advertisement and participated in the procurement process. Investigations revealed that during the tender evaluation, the Agricultural Engineer altered the tender sum for Johawri Enterprises from KSh. 19, 831, 739.00 to KSh. 14,879,332.00, thereby making it the lowest evaluated bidder and recommended for the award of the tender. Further investigations revealed that Cooperative Societies are member-owned private entities and are not funded by the government, thus do not perform public functions. In addition, there is no evidence to demonstrate that the Agricultural Engineer employed by the Kirinyaga County Government was engaged by the New Ngariama Cooperative Society in his official capacity. 1010 1010 On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to close the inquiry file because the issues raised therein are outside the mandate of the Commission. It was further recommended that complaint on alteration of tender sum for Johawri Enterprises be referred to the Director of Criminal Investigations for investigations. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 26th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for closure. 19. EACC/EL/INQ/017(v) /2024 Inquiry into Allegations that an Employee at the Office of the Auditor General Had Forged a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education The Commission received a complaint that an Office Assistant at the Office of the Auditor General had submitted a forged academic certificate to secure employment. Investigations established that in the application for the Office Assistant, the suspect attached a copy of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate (KCSE) serial number 17041370 from Umu- Salama Secondary School with a mean grade of D+ (Plus). Evidence obtained from the Kenya National Examination Council reported that in the year 2017 Umu- Salama Secondary School under code 17041370 was not a registered examination. Investigations revealed that the KCSE certificate allegedly issued at a non-registered examination centre and submitted by the suspect is a forgery. The suspect had earned KSh. 3,082,366.05 as salary for the period of employment. On 2nd October, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). ii. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. iii. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. iv. Presentation of forged certificate contrary to section 34(a) of the Kenya National Examination Council Act, CAP 214A The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 3,082,366.05 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 10th November, 2025 with recommendation for further investigations. 20. EACC/EL/INQ/044 /2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Academic Certificate of an Employee of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology The Commission received a report that an employee of Masinde Muliro University submitted a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate serial number 238973 with a mean grade of D Plain, Diploma in Community Nursing certificate from the Kenya Medical Training College and the Nursing Council of Kenya registration certificate number KRCHN1403. The forged certificates were submitted to secure employment as a Locum Clinical Officer in the Health Services Department at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Investigation established that the suspect was a bona fide student of Matende Girls Secondary School and sat for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination in the year 1990 under index number 63113/048. She attained a mean grade of D (Plain). Further, the suspect altered all her subject grades and the mean grade from D (Plain) to C (Plain). Thus, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate submitted to the Masinde Muliro University was a forgery. Further investigation established that the suspect never attended Kenya Medical Training College thus, the certificate in Community Nursing allegedly issued by the said college on 24th November 1994, is a forgery. Consequently, the Nursing Council of Kenya registration certificate number KRCHN1403 is also a forgery. For the period of employment at the Masinde Muliro University, the suspect earned KSh. 7, 584,574.00 as salary. On 13th October, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent Acquisition of Public Property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Deceiving Principal contrary to section 41 (2) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. iii. Forgery Contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. iv. Uttering False Document Contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 7,584,784.00 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 29th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for prosecution. 21. EACC/ELD/EL/INQ/07/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Academic Certificate by a Secretarial Assistant at Trans Nzoia County Government. The Commission received a report that a Secretarial Assistant at the Trans Nzoia County Assembly presented a forged Bachelor of Business Management and Administration (Human Resource Management) Degree certificate from Kisii University to secure a promotion. Investigations established that the suspect was initially an employee of the defunct Trans Nzoia Municipality and was seconded to the Trans Nzoia County Government by the Transition Authority as an Office Administrator. In the year 2015, the suspect applied for re- designation from Office Administrator to Administrative Officer and produced a degree certificate in Bachelor of Business Management and Administration (Human Resource Management) from Kisii University. Upon verification, the degree certificate was found to be a forgery. Investigation established that following the realization that the Bachelor of Business Management and Administration (Human Resource Management) from Kisii University certificate was a forgery, the suspect was subjected to disciplinary proceeding and was summarily dismissed. The suspect did not financially benefit from using the forged degree certificate. On 9th October, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent Acquisition of Public Property contrary to section 45(1) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Act, 2003. ii. Deceiving Principal contrary to section 41 (2) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. iii. Forgery Contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the penal code iv. Uttering False Document Contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. v. Giving false information to person employed in the public service contrary to section 129 of the Penal Code. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 11th November, 2025 and concurred with the recommendation to prosecute. 22. EACC/EL/INQ/26(vii)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate to Secure Employment at Kiambu County Assembly The Commission received a complaint that an employee of Kiambu County Assembly had submitted a forged Kenya Certificate 6th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE of Secondary Education Certificate to secure employment as a Messenger/Cleaner. Investigation established that the suspect was employed at the County Assembly of Kiambu as a Messenger/Cleaner. The suspect submitted a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate serial number 921276 and Index Number 509303/014 from Immaculate Heart Juniorate. Further, investigations revealed that the suspect did not register for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination at the Immaculate Heart Juniorate in the year 1995. That the Index Number 509303/014 was registered to a different candidate and not the suspect. Consequently, the suspect was subjected to disciplinary proceedings and dismissed. The suspect earned KSh. 2,220,774.35 as salary for the period of her employment. On 19th November, 2025 a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent acquisition of Public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Deceiving principal contrary to section 41(2) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. iii. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. iv. Presentation of forged certificate contrary to section 34(a) of the Kenya National Examination Council Act, CAP 214A. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 2,220,774.35 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 28th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 23. EACC/EL/INQ/28(xxviii)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Secondary School Education Certificate by an Employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission The Commission received a complaint that the employee of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission had submitted forged a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate to secure employment. Investigations established that the suspect sat for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at the St. Agnes Girls High School (the then Arap Moi Secondary School) in the year 2001 with Index Number 603201/073 and attained a mean grade of D+ (Plus). The mean grade on the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate presented to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission had been altered from D+ (Plus) to C+ (Plus) and the index number from 60320/073 to 603201/015. Further, the suspect was subjected to disciplinary proceedings and was dismissed. The suspect had earned KSh. 11,143,055.00 as salary for the period of her employment. On 14th November 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with a recommendation to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Forgery contrary to section 349 of the Penal Code. ii. Presentation of a forged certificate contrary to section 34(a) of the Kenya National Examination Council Act. iii. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti – Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). iv. Deceiving principal contrary to section 41(2) as read with section 48 of ACECA. v. Uttering false documents contrary to section 353 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 11,143,055.00 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 7th January, 2026, and concurred with the recommendation to prosecute. 24. EACC/EL/INQ/007(xi)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations that an Employee of the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited Used Forged Academic Certificates to Secure Employment The Commission received a complaint that an employee at the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited had submitted forged academic certificates to secure the job. Investigations established that the suspect sat his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in the year 1999 at Riosiago Ambira Secondary School. He was student Index No. 706526/023 and attained a mean grade of D- (Minus). During recruitment, the suspect submitted a forged certificate which had altered all subject grades, and the mean grade was also changed to C (Plain). Further investigations established that the suspect was recruited on 29th October, 2010 and resigned on 29th November, 2023, having earned KSh. 10,831,427.55 as salary. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges: i. Forgery contrary to section 349 of the Penal Code. ii. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. iii. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1)(a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). iv. One count of deceiving principal contrary to section 41 (2) as read with section 48 of the ACECA, 2003. v. One count of presenting a forged certificate contrary to section 34 (a) of the Kenya National Examination Council Act. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 10,831,427.55 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 15th January, 2025 and concurred with the recommendation to prosecute. 25. EACC/EL/056(III)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Academic Certificates against the Deputy Director Audit at the Office of the Auditor General The Commission received a complaint that the Deputy Director Audit at the Office of the Auditor General had submitted forged academic certificates to secure the position of the Assistant Manager Audit. Investigations established that during recruitment for the position of an Assistant Manager Audit, the suspect submitted a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) Second Class Honours Upper Division from Mount Kenya University having studied from 2008 to 2010. Following a verification process, the Registrar Academics at Mount Kenya University noted that the certificate was a forgery and that the suspect’s name was not in the graduation booklet. The suspect earned KSh. 28,468,754.14 as salary for the period of her employment. On 15th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). ii. Providing false information to a public entity contrary to section 46(1) (d) as read with section 46(2) of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. 1012 1012 iii. Deceiving principal contrary to section 41(2) as read with section 48 of the ACECA. iv. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. v. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 28,468,754.14 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 26. EACC/EL/INQ/009(XXX)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Academic Certificates against a Health Records Officer at the Kenya Medical Training College The Commission received a complaint that a Health Records and Information Officer I at the Kenya Medical Training College presented a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate to secure a re-designation from the position of a Records Management Assistant to Health Records and Information Officer I. Investigations established that in the application for re-designation, the officer attached a Diploma in Heath Records and Information Technology and a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) and Index No. 20040107/066. Evidence obtained from Kenya National Examination Council confirmed that the certificate was a forgery. Investigations revealed that there was no candidate registered by the suspect’s name in the year 2015. Further, Nairobi Private – YMCA Shauri Moyo was not a registered examination center in the year 2015. The suspect earned KSh. 808,013.38 as salary for the period of her employment. On 19th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). ii. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. iii. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. iv. Providing false information to a public entity contrary to section 46(1) (d) as read with section 46(2) of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 808,013.38 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 27. EACC/EL/INQ/56(ix)/2023 Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery of Academic Certificates against an Assistant Election Officer at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission The Commission received a complaint that an Assistant Election Officer at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission presented forged Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) S/No. 315507 to secure a promotion. Investigations established that the Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking) S/No. 315507 certificate presented by the suspect allegedly issued by Moi University, was forged. However, the suspect was a student at the Moi University and had collected his genuine certificate on 24th January, 2024. That by the time he applied for the job at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, he was an ongoing undergraduate student, so he forged the certificate to secure a promotion. The suspect did not financially benefit from using the forged degree certificate. On 8th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. ii. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. The The DPP returned the inquiry file on 18th February, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for prosecution. 28. EACC/EL/INQ/017(xx)/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Forged Academic Certificates against a Driver at the Office of the Auditor General The Commission received a complaint that a Driver at the Office of the Auditor General had submitted a forged academic certificate to secure employment. Investigations established that in the application for the driver's job, the suspect attached a copy of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate serial number 343681 from D. N. Handa Secondary School with a mean grade of C+ (Plus). Evidence obtained from the Kenya National Examination Council reported that in the year 1992, D. N. Handa Secondary School, under code 37038 was not a registered examination. Investigations revealed that the KCSE certificate allegedly issued at a non-registered examination centre and submitted by the suspect is a forgery. The suspect had earned KSh. KSh. 4,006,132.56 as salary for the period of employment. On 2nd October, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with recommendations to charge the suspect with the following charges; i. Fraudulent acquisition of public property contrary to section 45(1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, (ACECA). ii. Forgery contrary to section 345 as read with section 349 of the Penal Code. iii. Uttering a false document contrary to section 353 of the Penal Code. iv. Presentation of forged certificate contrary to section 34(a) of the Kenya National Examination Council Act, Cap. 214A The Commission further recommends instituting recovery proceedings for the KSh. 4,006,132.56 earned as salary by the suspect in the course of employment. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 29. EACC/ELD/OPS/INQ/12/2022 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against the Assistant County Commissioner, Kilibwoni Division, Nandi County. The Commission received a complaint that the Assistant County Commissioner was requesting for a KSh. 4000.00 benefit to allow a day off to his Clerk to attend court and be a surety to the complainant’s son who was charged with defamation. Investigation established that during the trap operation, the Assistant County Commissioner received the KSh. 4,000/= treated money. The recovery of the treated money from the Assistant County Commissioner was captured in a video recording. Further, the Assistant County Commissioner’s hand swabs, and swabs of his shirt pocket tested positive for the control APQ powder when tested at the Government Chemist. Investigation established that the evidence of receipt of the bribes does not meet the threshold required to sustain bribery charges. The charge of receiving is incomplete in the absence of evidence of requesting/ soliciting for the bribe. However, the Assistant County Commissioner’s conduct in receiving the Kshs 4,000/= was unethical and violated Sections 12 and 13 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with a recommendation to subject the Assistant County Commissioner to administrative action. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 30th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for administrative action. 30. EACC/GSA/OPS/INQ/04/2024 6th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE Inquiry into Allegation of Bribery against Bulla Mzuri Location Chief during the Deregistration Process of Double Registered Persons from the United Nations High Commission for Refugee System The Commission received a complaint that the Bulla Mzuri Location Chief was requesting for benefits from locals during de- registration of double registered persons by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Chief was allegedly accused of requesting for KSh. 3,000.00 for registration and a further KSh. 10,000.00 for capturing biometrics and photographs. Investigations entailed a trap operation which culminated into the arrest of the Chief’s Personal Secretary and the Chief. A search was conducted and the Personal Secretary was found in possession of a list of eighty-five people. The list indicated that eighty-two of the listed eighty-five people had already paid KSh.1000.00 each which was given to the Chief. A physical search was conducted on the Chief, KSh. 139,000.00 was recovered from his pockets. The Chief explained that the money was proceeds of the sale of his three bulls. There was no record of the sale of three bulls by the Chief at the Soko Gnome Market. Further investigations established that the participants in the deregistration process paid Kshs 300 and were issued with receipts. The evidence on record does not meet the threshold to prove the offence of bribery and as such cannot support bribery charges against the Chief. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to close the inquiry file. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 29th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation for closure. 31. EACC/OPS/INQ/14/2025 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against Two Enforcement Officers of the County Government of Kajiado The Commission received a complaint that two Enforcement Officers attached to the Department of Building at the County Government of Kajiado visited the complainant’s site and demanded a bribe of KSh. 20,000.00 to allow him continue with construction of his water tower without the requisite approvals. Investigations entailed a trap operation but the Enforcement Officers did not receive the trap money because they had left the complainant's construction site. The owner of the nearby construction site reported that the Enforcement Officers had demanded and received KSh. 15,000/= as bribe to allow him continue construction without the requisite approvals. The KSh. 15,000/= bribe was sent to one of the Enforcement Officers M-Pesa number. On 14th November, 2015, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Enforcement Officers with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) (a) as read with section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 7th January, 2026 and concurred with the recommendation to prosecute. 32. EACC/OPS/INQ/81/2024 Inquiry into Allegations of Requesting and Accepting Bribe against Traffic Police Officers along the Embu – Kiritiri Road The Commission received bribe demands complaints against Traffic Police Officers at two roadblocks within Embu County. Commission Officers carried out surveillance and recorded Police Officers receiving the bribes at the roadblock along Kiritiri – Embu Road and Kiritiri – Kivaa Road. A sting operation was organized and successfully executed. Two Traffic Police Officers were arrested at each of the roadblocks. The four officers were officially on duty at the roadblock from 21st April to 11th May 2024. Upon arrest KSh. 2,300/= was recovered from one of the Police Officers at the roadblock along Kiritiri - Embu Road. KSh. 2,350/= was recovered from one of the Police Officers at the roadblock along Kiritiri – Kivaa road. The evidence of receipt of the bribes does not meet the threshold required to sustain bribery charges. The charge of receiving is in complete in the absence of evidence of requesting/ soliciting for the bribe. However, the Police Officers conduct was unethical and violates section 13 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to subject the Police Officers to administrative action. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 33. EACC/OPS/INQ/83/2025 Inquiry into Allegation of Abuse of Office against an Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission’s Investigations Operations Officer Based at the Upper Eastern Regional Office- Isiolo. The Commission received a complaint of loss of cash exhibits from the cash exhibits safe at the Commission’s Upper Eastern Regional office. Investigations established that the Operations Officer who was the custodian of the cash exhibit safe key and in charge of the cash exhibit safe could not explain the disappearance of the cash exhibit. The missing cash exhibits were evidence in ongoing and finalized court cases. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Investigations Operations Officer with the following charges: i. Obstruction contrary to section 66 (1) (C) as read with section 66 (2) of the Anti- Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 (ACECA). ii. Stealing by a person employed in the Public Service contrary to section 268 as read with section 280 of the Penal Code. iii. Destruction of evidence contrary to section 116 as read with section 36 of the Penal Code. The Commission also recommended administrative action against the Investigations Operations Officer. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 5th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 34. EACC/OPS/INQ/123/2024 Inquiry into Allegations that an Immigration Officer Based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Requested and Received a USD 40 Bribe as Inducement to Issue Extended Stay Visa to a Passenger The Commission’s Officers stationed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport observed an Immigration Officer receive a bribe from a passenger who had just arrived in the country from Karachi, Pakistan, through Addis Ababa. Investigations established that the passenger gave the 40 US dollars (USD) to the Immigration Officer as an inducement to issue him with a visa to stay in Kenya for at least two months. Extract of the CCTV footage revealed the Immigration Officer returning the passenger’s passport to him. The passenger inserted money and handed back the passport to the Immigration Officer, who took the money and put it in his pocket. Further investigations established that applications for visa and payment is done online. The Immigration Officer had no justifiable reason to receive the US dollars. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with the recommendation to charge the Immigration Officer with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) (a) as read with section 18 (1) and (3) of the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 27th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 35. EACC/OPS/INQ/128/2024 Inquiry into Allegations that an Employee at the Mowlem Assistant Chief’s Officer Requested for Bribe As Inducement to Solve a Family Dispute Case in Favour of the Complainant The Commission received a complaint that an employee at the Mowlem Assistant Chief requested for a KSh. 3,000.00 bribe as inducement to solve a family dispute in favour of the complainant. Investigations established that the person alleged to be an employee of the Assistant Chief is a Village Elder hence not a public officer. Investigations revealed that there was evidence of 1014 1014 communication between the complainant and the Village Elder whereby he demanded for a bribe. A trap operation was organized and the Village Elder received the KSh. 3,000.00 trap money. The money was recovered from the second drawer of the desk where the Village Elder was seated. The swabs of the Village Elder hands tested positive to the control APQ powder. This is proof that she indeed received the trap money. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Village Elder with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) (a) as read with section 18 of Anti – Bribery Act 2016. The DPP returned the inquiry file on 27th January, 2026 with recommendation for further investigations. 36. EACC/OPS/INQ/162/2024 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against the Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya The Commission received a complaint that the Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya had requested for a KSh. 3 million bribe from the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenyatta International Conference Center as an inducement to drop a procurement malpractice complaint against the Chief Executive Officer. Investigations established that the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya is not registered with the Registrar of Societies and was used as an extortion tool. Further investigations revealed that the Consortium’s Chairperson requested for a KSh. 3 million bribes which was negotiated downwards to KSh. 2 million and later to KSh. 1.5 million. A trap operation was organized, and the Chairperson of the Consortium was arrested after receiving Kshs 100,000/= treated money. The swabs of the Chairperson of the Consortium hands tested positive for APQ powder. On 14th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Chairperson of the Consortium of Civil Societies in Kenya with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) (a) as read with section 18 of the Anti- Bribery Act,2016. ii. Demanding property by written threats contrary to section 299 of the Penal Code. The Commission is awaiting DPP’s response. 37. EACC/OPS/INQ/164/2025 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against the Chairman of the Anti – Counterfeit Authority The Commission received a complaint that the Chairman of the Anti – Counterfeit Authority had requested for KSh. 5,000,000.00 bribe from a Chinese trader. Investigations established that the Chairman visited the Chinese trader’s premises and demanded a KSh. 5 million bribe that was negotiated downwards to KSh. 150,000/=. The Chairman instructed the Chinese trader to send the KSh. 150,000/= to a third party’s M- Pesa number. The third party later transferred KSh. 144,500/= to the Chairman’s M-Pesa number. On 17th November, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Chairman of the Anti – Counterfeit Authority with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6(1)(a) as read with section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act (No. 47 of 2016). ii. Acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 (a) as read with section 16 (1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti – Money Laundering Act, (Cap 59A). iii. Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 (c) as read with section 16 (1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti – Money Laundering Act, (Cap 59A). The DPP returned the inquiry file on 30th January, 2026 and concurred with the Commission’s recommendation that the case already lodged in court proceeds to its logical conclusion. 38. EACC/GSA/OPS/INQ/01/2025 Inquiry into a Bribery Allegation against a Traffic Police Constable Stationed at Madogo Police Station The Commission received a complaint that the Traffic Police Constable confiscated the complainant’s driving license for reasons that his Motor Vehicle had a worn out tyre. The Police Constable requested for a bribe of KSh. 3,000 to facilitate return of the driving license. Investigations established that the Police Constable confiscated the driving license on 25th February, 2025 and demanded a bribe of KSh. 3,000/= to return the driving license. The bribe was negotiated downwards to KSh. 2,500/= which Police Constable received through M-Pesa. On 27th February 2025, Police Constable returned the KSh. 2,500 to the complainant through M-Pesa. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Police Constable with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) as read with section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 39. EACC/GSA/OPS/INQ/05/2024 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against Police Constable Stationed at Garissa Police Station The Commission received a complaint that on 2nd June, 2024, the Police Constable demanded for a KSh. 100,000/= bribe from the complainant. The complaint stated that the Police Constable accused the complainant of being an illegal immigrant. Investigations established that the complainant was arrested and the Police Constable requested for a bribe to release him. The complainant gave the Police Constable KSh. 42,000/=. KSh. 2,000/= was given in cash and he was instructed to withdraw KSh. 40,000 from an M-Pesa agent. The Police Constable took a photo of the complainant’s ID card to facilitate the collection of the withdrawn money from the M-Pesa agent. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Police Constable with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) as read with section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 40. EACC/OPS/INQ/182/2024 Inquiry into Bribery Allegations against an ICT Officer at Cooperative University of Kenya The Commission received a complaint that an ICT Officer at the Co-operative University Main Campus – Karen demanded a financial benefit of KSh. 30,000/= from the complainant as inducement to correct her grading from Second-Class Lower Division to Second- Class Upper Division. Investigations established that a trap operation was carried out on 9th October 2024 where the complainant recorded the ICT Officer demanding for KSh. 30,000/= bribe. Consequently, the ICT officer received a commitment fee of KSh.5, 000/= treated money and the balance was to be paid after he altered the grades on 11th October, 2024. A second trap operation was conducted on 11th October, 2024, the ICT officer received the balance of Kshs 25,000/= treated money. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the ICT Officer with the following charges: i. Receiving a bribe contrary to section 6 (1) as read with section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 6th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE 41. EACC/OPS/INQ/125/2025 Inquiry into Allegations that Traffic Police Officers along Nairobi- Thika-Embu Highway Harass and Collect Bribes from Motorist, Trucks, and Van Drivers so as to Forbear Charging them with Traffic Offences The Commission received complaints that Traffic Police Officers on patrol along Makutano-Mwea Road demand bribes from motorists. Investigations carried out through surveillance confirmed the allegations. On the date of the surveillance, three Police Traffic Officers were arrested. Upon conducting a search, KSh. 1,450/-, KSh. 2,250/- and KSh. 600/- was recovered from the respective three officers in various denominations. Upon review of the evidence gathered, it was established that there was insufficient evidence to sustain the charge of requesting a bribe against the three Traffic Police Officers. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to close the inquiry file. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. 42. EACC/OPS/INQ/21/2025 Inquiry into Bribery Allegation against Three Employees of National Police Service, Stationed at Central Traffic Base-Nairobi. The Commission received complaints that Traffic Police Officers in Nairobi CBD were engaging in corrupt conduct by requesting and receiving bribes from motorists operating within Nairobi Central Business District especially Globe roundabout/ Kirinyaga Road junction. The Commission carried out surveillance at the Globe roundabout from 5th to 7th February, 2025. The surveillance exercise confirmed the allegations that Traffic Police Officers were requesting and receiving money from motorists. A trap operation was conducted and three Traffic Police Officers were arrested. Upon the arrest, searches were carried out and money was recovered from their pockets. On 17th December, 2025, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the Police Officers with the following charges: i. Dealing with suspect property contrary to section 47(2) (a) as read with section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (No. 3 of 2003) (ACECA). ii. Abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act no. 3 of 2003. The Commission is awaiting the DPP’s response. STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF FILES FORWARDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS Total No. of files forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions No. of files recommended for prosecution 31 No. of files recommended for administrative or other action 3 No. of files recommended for closure 8 No. of files recommended for prosecution and the cases are already lodged before Court No. of files where recommendation to prosecute accepted 7 No. of files where recommendation for administrative or other action accepted No. of files where recommendation for closure accepted 3 No. of files returned for further investigation 10 No. of files where recommendation to prosecute not accepted 0 No. of files where recommendation for administrative or other action not accepted No. of files where closure not accepted 0 No. of files where prosecution declined but administrative action recommended No. of files awaiting the DPP’s advice 21 Dated the 27th February, 2026. DAVID OGINDE, ABDI A. MOHAMUD, Chairperson Secretary/CEO.