EACC probes 13 top officials in Tana River over Sh2 billion fence project

EACC Chairman Eliud Wabukala during the launch of Joint EACC and Faith Based Organisations collaboration and Partnership Framework at Panafric Hotel, Nairobi on Wednesday 17/05/17. [PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO]

Thirteen senior Tana River County officials have been placed under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over a controversial Sh2 billion fencing contract in Garsen town.

Detectives have impounded the personal files of the officials working in the Public Works and Procurement departments and asked the county secretary to facilitate their appearance at EACC offices for interrogation.