This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa is facing a new challenge as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) launches an investigation into her financial dealings. The probe, which was initiated on October 10, 2019, is centered around 500 million shillings in her accounts that were allegedly acquired through kickbacks from county government projects.
According to sources, the DCI has deployed investigators to Kilifi to look into the matter. The team is expected to scrutinize the accounts of the MP, her family members, and close associates to determine how they received the funds.
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) had previously written to the DCI in July, highlighting suspicious transactions in Jumwa's accounts. The FRC had also provided the DCI with banking details of four companies linked to the MP and her associates, which are believed to have been used to launder cash.
As part of the investigation, the DCI is seeking vouchers for payments made to the MP between February 15, 2015, and December 2018. The team is also looking to obtain procurement documentation from the county and constituency offices.
On October 10, 2019, the DCI wrote to the Kilifi County Secretary, requesting the vouchers. The letter was in response to a report from the FRC, which had raised suspicions of conflict of interest and abuse of office.
