This archive report was first published on 18 October 2019.
On October 18, 2019, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested six individuals, including former and current employees of the Office of the Auditor General, over irregular procurement of audit software.
The six suspects allegedly purchased the software at a cost of Ksh 100.7 million, which is significantly higher than the estimated cost of Ksh 18 million.
Those arrested include former Deputy Auditor General Stephen Kinuthia, Director of ICT Justus Ongera, Anne Mwangi, the manager of the IT Department, and Directors of Enkei Holdings Desmond Kinuthia, Charles Njuguna, and Nelson Kinuthia.
According to EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak, the six are among 24 individuals who will be arraigned in court.
Mr. Mbarak stated that the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji had given consent to charge the officers with conspiracy to commit an economic crime, conflict of interest, and unlawful acquisition of public property.
Other charges include dealing with suspect property and money laundering.
