Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji's unannounced visit to Homa Bay county headquarters triggered mass resignations among senior officials linked to a 2016 financial misconduct scandal involving over Sh30 billion in taxpayer funds, according to sources.
The sudden crackdown followed revelations that Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials had been compromised by local graft networks, with Haji's team uncovering evidence of systemic corruption. Key figures in the county's administration, including those who had served since 2016, abandoned their posts amid fears of arrest.
Notable departures included county secretary Isaiah Ogwe, finance chief Nicholas Koriko, and transport and infrastructure head Chris Agong, who vanished before completing his term in February 2019. Agong had previously received Sh403 million in fuel levy funds with no documented infrastructure projects to show for it.
Residents gathered at the county commissioner's office to witness the anti-graft operation, with some alleging that corrupt officials had operated with impunity for years. Haji's convoy drew crowds as locals speculated about potential arrests, though no immediate detentions were reported.
The DPP's visit followed a petition from local lawmakers detailing embezzlement schemes involving sports facilities, road projects, and irregular employment practices. Haji's team had previously ordered investigations into police misconduct in Kisumu, signaling a broader crackdown on public sector corruption.
