The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak (left) and Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji at a past event. They have been investigating the alleged irregular procurement at the Office of the Auditor-General. [File, Standard]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) today arrested six people over an inflated software tender in the office of the Auditor-General.
The six among them former deputy Auditor-General Stephen Ndungú Kinuthia are accused of buying an audit vault software at Sh100,675,680 against its estimated cost of Sh18 million.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
🔥 Flash Sale !
Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in…
Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.
Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.
At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate,
factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the
pursuit of credible journalism.