EACC arrest senior government officials including NITA boss over corruption scandal
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Detectives from EACC arrest National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) boss Stephen Ogenga among other government officials over corruption
Detectives from EACC arrest National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) boss Stephen Ogenga among other government officials over corruption.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested key officials of the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) over alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.
The suspects among them Mr. Stephen Ogenga who is the Director General of NITA are accused of involvement in the irregular award of a Ksh.28 million tender for the supply, installation, and maintenance of sewing and training machines during the financial year 2017/2018.
Also arrested are Mr James Waweru and Ms. Sheila Wambui Nyakinyua who are Directors of Xponics Limited.
“The Commission conducted investigations and upon conclusion, the Commission submitted the files to the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) who upon independent review concurred with the recommendation of the Commission to charge the suspects,” said EACC.
Also arrested is one Elizabeth Ochieng who is said to have attempted to obstruct EACC officers during the arrest of Mr. Stephen Ongenga.
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“In her case, appropriate action will be taken upon conclusion of the investigation,” EACC stated.
The accused individuals will face charges under various sections of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, including conspiracy to commit corruption, abuse of office, and fraudulent acquisition of public property.
They are set to be arraigned on Monday.
Meanwhile, the commission has directed the remaining suspect, Mr.Paul Kipsang Kosgei – Former Director General, NITA who is yet to be arrested to report to EACC Headquarters at the Integrity Centre Building, on Monday 3rd June 2024, without fail.
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