- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided homes and offices of senior officials in the State Department for Sports over a suspected KSh 3.8 billion scandal
- The coordinated operation spanned five counties and targeted government officials and private business owners allegedly involved in embezzling public funds
- In a document seen by TUKO.co.ke, EACC said several items were seized, including millions in cash, property documents, and luxury vehicles believed to be linked to corruption
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
It was a busy morning for anti-corruption detectives as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) launched a major raid targeting senior officials in the State Department for Sports and several private business people.
Source: UGC
The Wednesday, November 5, operation followed court-issued search warrants and was part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of KSh 3.8 billion in public funds through unlawful acquisition of property and abuse of office.
The operation stretched across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Nyeri, and Nanyuki counties.
According to the EACC, the searches targeted both government officers and directors of private companies suspected of colluding in fraudulent procurement deals.
Who are the senior sports officials under EACC radar?
Those under investigation include Caroline Muthoni Kariuki, a senior assistant commissioner of sports; Otis Mutwiri Nturibi, the deputy accountant general in the Ministry of ASALs and Regional Development and David Muasya Musau, an accountant at the state department for sports.
Others involved include two directors of travel firms — Dickson Kibunyi Mahia of Turkenya Tours & Safaris Limited and Afromerch Travel Kenya Limited, and Maureen Wangui Wambugu of Smart Flows Travel Limited.
EACC said the officials allegedly abused their positions of trust to divert public funds through collusion and manipulation of procurement systems.
In a statement released after the operation, the commission said valuable evidence was recovered, including KSh 3.58 million in cash, title deeds, and several high-end vehicles believed to have been purchased using proceeds of corruption.
“Today’s operation, conducted under court orders, yielded valuable evidence and information that will significantly support the ongoing investigations,” the EACC noted in its dispatch seen by TUKO.co.ke.
EACC questions 5 suspects over KSh 3.8b scandal
Investigators are focusing on the alleged misappropriation of public funds during the 2020/2021 and 2025/2026 financial years.
The suspects were later escorted to the EACC’s Integrity Centre offices in Nairobi for questioning and recording of statements.
The commission added that once the investigation is concluded, the findings will determine whether the suspects face prosecution or recovery of unexplained wealth.
Reaffirming its anti-graft commitment, EACC said it remains determined to ensure accountability and transparency in public service.
“Upon completion of the inquiry, the outcome will inform appropriate action including prosecution of any culpable persons and/or recovery of unexplained wealth or proceeds of corruption,” EACC explained.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
