A senior Treasury official is accused of fabricating illness to delay the ongoing Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) probe into the lost billions linked to the dams scandal, according to internal sources. The officer, who was scheduled to provide testimony at the DCI's Kiambu Road office, reportedly fell ill on Wednesday night and was admitted to a private hospital. Colleagues confirmed the official attended work on Tuesday, raising suspicions about the timing of the hospitalization. A confidential source within the Treasury suggested the move could be a tactic to obstruct the investigation, citing the officer's critical role in the case.
County officials in Kirinyaga face scrutiny after items branded as local products—such as rice and tea—were displayed at the 6th Devolution Conference despite lacking regional production. Residents questioned how these goods, not sourced from the county, ended up at the event. Political observers noted the governor's visible support for the president during the conference, while local figures have threatened to challenge the administration over the apparent misrepresentation.
A senior government official in Eastern County allegedly accepted Sh1.5 billion to expedite a major infrastructure contract, according to reports. The payment preceded the project's financial difficulties, sparking public outrage over perceived prioritization of personal gain over development. Residents expressed frustration over the apparent disregard for accountability in public spending.
Parliament has restricted access to certain lavatories, excluding non-members, reigniting concerns about past misconduct. This follows revelations last year that some MPs accepted bribes in the same facilities to influence the outcome of a contentious sugar report. While officials have denied any connection to the current measures, the move has drawn skepticism from journalists and staff.
