EACC goes after MP accused of awarding Ksh 51m tender to daughters
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MP in EACC radar on accusation of embzlement of public funds after awarding Ksh 51M tender to daughters
MP in EACC radar on accusation of embezzlement of public funds after awarding Ksh 51M tender to daughters.
According to the report published on February 23, the politician was recommended for prosecution after the Commission launched investigations into allegations of procurement irregularities at his constituency amounting to Ksh51.4 million.
EACC further revealed that the MP gave tenders to his close friends and family members by using his office.
The contested tenders purportedly related to road development, event hosting, and classroom construction inside the constituency.
Of interest to EACC was the revelation that the said constituency awarded various tenders to four companies associated with the MP’s daughter.
It was also established that several payments were made to the companies for projects undertaken within the constituency.
The MP in question is said to have received a total of Ksh10.5 million either directly or indirectly from companies associated with his daughter and other close associates.
Investigations further revealed that the MP was a signatory to a bank account in one of the company’s agencies.
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Having concluded the investigations on October 12, 2023, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the MP, the fund account manager, and the directors of the four companies.
EACC recommended arrest on two counts of conflict of interest contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
The investigative body further recommended the MP be charged with five counts of unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, of 2003.
On top of this, EACC further recommended the MP be charged with one count of Abuse of Office contrary to Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
ODPP in its response, further returned the inquiry file to EACC recommending further investigations on December 6, 2023.
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