This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
On July 23, 2019, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji wrote to the Head of Public Service ordering the suspension of government officials facing prosecution over the multibillion-shilling Kimwarer and Arror dams scandal.
The scandal involved officials conspiring to steal over Sh17 billion.
Mr Haji stated that the move would signify the renewed fight against corruption and that more charges would be brought as investigations continued locally and abroad.
"Individuals already found to have played a part in the scandal will have to leave office immediately," Mr Haji said.
He added, "We are continuing with the investigations with the help of investigative agencies from Italy and the United Kingdom, which will result in more charges."
On the same day, the DPP ordered the prosecution of 28 individuals, including officials from the National Treasury, Ministry of East Africa Community, National Environment Management Authority, Kerio Valley Development Authority, and Inspectorate of State Corporations.
Arrests were made in connection with the scandal, with seven of the 28 suspects already in custody by the evening of July 23, 2019.
Those arrested included Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, his PS Kamau Thugge, East African Community PS Susan Jemtai Koech, Nema boss Geoffrey Wahungu, KVDA tender committee members Francis Kipkech, Patrick Kiptoo, and David Juma Onyango, as well as Charity Muui, a member of the ad hoc financial evaluation committee.
