This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
On July 15, 2020, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) managers in connection with a Ksh.30 million fraud case.
The suspects, Elias Maina Karumi (Former Chief Manager-Technical) and Josphat Kipkoech Sirma (Former Chief Electrical Engineer), were taken into custody by EACC detectives.
According to EACC, the company's former Managing Director, Charles Kiprotich Tanui, was also ordered to present himself at Integrity Centre immediately.
The anti-graft body alleged that Ksh.30 million was paid to M/s Redline Limited using false documents, despite the fact that the transformers were never installed, tested, or commissioned as per the contract agreement.
“Upon completion of the investigations and pursuant to Section 35 of Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, the file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and upon independent review has granted the consent to charge the three,” stated EACC.
The three suspects are set to be arraigned in court to face charges of Abuse of office, making a false document contrary to the law, and willful failure to comply with procurement laws.
