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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations of theft of public funds, conflict of interest, and procurement fraud amounting to Ksh.373 million related to the purchase of heavy road construction equipment and trucks in Bomet County.
The investigation is focused on county officials and private entities suspected of collaborating in fraudulent transactions. The EACC has requested the county secretary to provide various financial and procurement documents to aid the investigation. “Kindly provide us with the following original documents: approved budget for FY 2022/2023 & 2023/2024; approved procurement plan for FY 2022/2023 and 2023/2024; procurement requisition; approved memo-seeking approval advertisement,” stated EACC South Rift Regional Manager Ignatius Wekesa in a letter dated July 30.
The commission also seeks an advertisement notice, standard tender document, original tender documents submitted by bidders, appointment letters for the tender opening or evaluation committee, and the tender opening register, among others.
The letter further notes that EACC officers M. Kemei, M. Njiru, A. Abdi, or any other authorized Commission officer will be available to collect the documents.
Through its spokesperson, Eric Ngumbi, the EACC emphasized that individuals found responsible will face prosecution and any public funds lost in the scandal will be recovered.
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