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High Court overturns decision to acquit officials in NYS 1 theft case

Judge finds former Devolution PS and 22 others have a case to answer over conspiracy to steal public funds.

By Paul Ogemba 10 days ago

High Court overturns decision to acquit officials in NYS 1 theft case

Businessman seeks to save land in prison warder Sh257m graft case

Businessman seeks to save land in prison warder Sh257m graft case

By Paul Ogemba 11 days ago

Ferdinand Waititu dismisses EACC claims on wealth source

Ferdinand Waititu dismisses EACC claims on wealth source

By Paul Ogemba 13 days ago

Accounts of four Treasury staff frozen in Sh177m fraud probe

Accounts of four Treasury staff frozen in Sh177m fraud probe

By Paul Ogemba 18 days ago

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

The former MP is facing 10 counts of forgery and swindling Sh4 million.

By Willis Oketch 22 days ago

Warrant issued against former Lamu West MP Julius Ndegwa

Court freezes company accounts over Sh185 million theft in Turkana

EACC yesterday filed a suit to have the funds allegedly siphoned by Amailo Investments Ltd and five county officials forfeited to the state for being proceeds of corruption.

By Paul Ogemba 24 days ago

Court freezes company accounts over Sh185 million theft in Turkana

EACC wants 400 acres returned to agriculture research agency

Agency says it received a complaint from the DPP relating to the allocation of the research land. The commission is seeking a declaration that the allocation of the land was illegal.

By Daniel Chege 26 days ago

EACC wants 400 acres returned to agriculture research agency

Elect leaders of integrity, Archbishop Ole Sapit urges

Arch-bishop Jackson Ole Sapit warned leaders with a tainted track record to desist from holding public office, and instead clear the way for leaders with integrity.

By David Njaaga 27 days ago

Elect leaders of integrity, Archbishop Ole Sapit urges

Court told firm that wired cash to Waititu was paid Sh461m

Investigators say money was paid to Testimony Enterprises Ltd between 2017 and 2019.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Court told firm that wired cash to Waititu was paid Sh461m

Two jailed for forging academic certificates

Two women accused of forging academic documents to gain employment have been sentenced to jail or pay their respective fines.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Two jailed for forging academic certificates

Waititu paid Sh380 million to buy Delta Hotel, businesswoman says

The woman told the court that Waititu paid her the money to acquire Delta Hotel along University Way in Nairobi between February and October 2018.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Waititu paid Sh380 million to buy Delta Hotel, businesswoman says

Acquittal of former city finance boss in Sh18m graft case revoked

EACC sought to recover Sh872 million from the former county finance chief. It claimed his wealth within three years did not tally with his known sources of income.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Acquittal of former city finance boss in Sh18m graft case revoked

Tall tale of cops on the take, anti-graft agents giving chase

Life for police officer starts and ends at the Occurrence Book, so they need fertile imagination.

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

Tall tale of cops on the take, anti-graft agents giving chase

Regulator recovers over Sh38m from rogue insurers

In the year under review, CAK investigated at least 50 cases of abuse of buyer power.

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Regulator recovers over Sh38m from rogue insurers

Regulator recovers over Sh38m from rogue insurers

In the year under review, CAK investigated at least 50 cases of abuse of buyer power.

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Regulator recovers over Sh38m from rogue insurers

Accountant on the spot for 'paying self Sh36m'

The EACC said it received information regarding embezzlement of public funds.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Accountant on the spot for 'paying self Sh36m'

EACC investigates county hospital over irregular procurement

The South Rift regional Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) office has written to the hospital to submit 35 documents.

By Stephen Mtabitsa Mkawale 1 month ago

EACC investigates county hospital over irregular procurement

Deputy Lands valuation boss Nicholas Owino's Sh1.2b assets frozen

EACC wants Mr Ochiel and his associates compelled to forfeit the properties. Ochiel was first employed at the Ministry of Lands as a valuer in 1996.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Deputy Lands valuation boss Nicholas Owino's Sh1.2b assets frozen

Ex-Lands Commissioner Wilson Gachanja arrested by EACC over Sh30m plot

Gachanja was arrested on Monday morning in a swoop alongside former Coast Region physical planner Jabu Salim Mohamed and former Lands Commissioner, Zablon Mabeya.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Ex-Lands Commissioner Wilson Gachanja arrested by EACC over Sh30m plot

EACC goes after Lands official Sh1.2b assets

Officer accused of incorporating two firms that he used as conduits for corruption. He was employed at the Ministry of Lands as a valuer in 1996 and rose through the ranks.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

EACC goes after Lands official Sh1.2b assets

Judgement on Rigathi's Sh202m case deferred

Lady Justice Esther Maina was scheduled to issue a judgment on the application by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) to have the MP forfeit the amount.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Judgement on Rigathi's Sh202m case deferred

Why fight against graft must be our key agenda this year

To end corruption, we must bring its impacts closer to people. It is only when each one of us resolves to fight corruption that we can succeed because we, the people are the perpetrators.

By Koki Muli Grignon 1 month ago

Why fight against graft must be our key agenda this year

Activists war with politicians with integrity issues now goes to court

Five petitioners seek to stop Sonko from contesting the Mombasa governor position.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Activists war with politicians with integrity issues now goes to court

You can't run away, governor told in Sh233m graft case

The commission said the governor is abusing the court process by trying to stop his prosecution when he will have a chance to prove his innocence.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

You can't run away, governor told in Sh233m graft case

County officers slapped with hefty fines over Sh5.6m tender award

Lillian Chepkoech, the roads department’s inspector was fined Sh9.6 million or serve a three-year jail term in default.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

County officers slapped with hefty fines over Sh5.6m tender award

Nothing personal, Chebukati must bar tainted aspirants

On the eve of Madaraka Day, the EACC released its list of 241 aspirants not compliant with chapter six in response to a request by the IEBC for advice. The list deserves to be read by all.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Nothing personal, Chebukati must bar tainted aspirants

Integrity crisis: EACC has its work cut out to clear backlog of cases

With less than 69 days left to the General Election, concern is mounting that a sizeable portion of political aspirants fall short on the integrity scale.

By Frankline Sunday 2 months ago

Integrity crisis: EACC has its work cut out to clear backlog of cases

EACC flags 241 aspirants, wants them barred

EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak said some of the aspirants had been convicted while others had failed the integrity test.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

EACC flags 241 aspirants, wants them barred

Court now freezes Waititu's assets as agency probes Sh1.9b wealth

The frozen properties are registered in the names of Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u and their three companies .

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Court now freezes Waititu's assets as agency probes Sh1.9b wealth

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

Commission asks court to freeze listed assets and over Sh800m in bank accounts. Anti-graft body claims ex-governor was involved in a complex corruption chain with contractors.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

EACC seeks to reclaim Ferdinand Waititu's Sh1.9b wealth

Blame these agencies for our poor electoral choices

Rivalry and mistrust between EACC and DPP gives the corrupt latitude to operate.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Blame these agencies for our poor electoral choices

Sh300m property frozen over suspect deals at prisons

The High Court has frozen the properties of an accountant and two traders who allegedly conspired with a cleaner to steal more than Sh300 million from the Prisons Department.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Sh300m property frozen over suspect deals at prisons

Unless we kill graft, there will be no role models in future

It is possible to have a country where one does not have to cut corners to succeed in business. It is possible to live in a country where justice is our shield and defender.

By Mike Nyagwoka 3 months ago

Unless we kill graft, there will be no role models in future

Kenyan and Swedish firms target new trade deals at forum

Kenyan Ambassador to Sweden Diana Kiambuthi said the forum would look into ways to grow investments and trade, particularly in the ICT sector.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Kenyan and Swedish firms target new trade deals at forum

Railways retirees suffer big blow in Sh5.4 billion World Bank payout case

Justice James Riika threw out the case noting that the World Bank had nothing to do with the contract.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Railways retirees suffer big blow in Sh5.4 billion World Bank payout case

Lobby groups call for integrity ahead of general election

The lobby groups said the IEBC and the EACC should play their role.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Lobby groups call for integrity ahead of general election

Waiguru in list of governors awaiting prosecution over graft cases

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Fahim Twaha of Lamu have been recommended for prosecution over graft.

By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago

Waiguru in list of governors awaiting prosecution over graft cases

EACC probes alleged grabbing of college land in Nakuru

EACC has launched investigations into the alleged grabbing of a section of land belonging to the Nakuru Agricultural Training Centre (ATC).

By Daniel Chege 5 months ago

EACC probes alleged grabbing of college land in Nakuru

How Okoth Obado county government awarded Sh2.7b tender to family members

An investigator with the anti-graft agency has tabled evidence of how the County Government of Migori paid Sh2.7 billion to some companies...

By Paul Ogemba 5 months ago

How Okoth Obado county government awarded Sh2.7b tender to family members

To promote openness and fight graft, reveal all public contracts

There is, currently, no comprehensive e-procurement system in the country.

By Kennedy Mwenda 5 months ago

To promote openness and fight graft, reveal all public contracts

Obado: My children can take responsibility for their actions

Migori Governor Okoth Obado says his children are old enough to defend themselves how they acquired wealth.

By Paul Ogemba 5 months ago

Obado: My children can take responsibility for their actions

Salaries commission and EACC in fresh bid to instill discipline in public service

SRC and the EACC have agreed to cooperate in fighting misuse of public resources.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Salaries commission and EACC in fresh bid to instill discipline in public service

EACC orders Homa Bay County Assembly to refund cash

EACC has instructed the Homa Bay County Assembly to refund allowances it irregularly paid out to members and staff.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

EACC orders Homa Bay County Assembly to refund cash

EACC summons 12 Nyandarua MCAs over alleged graft

The MCAs are among those who supported the impeachment of Speaker Ndegwa Wahome.

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

EACC summons 12 Nyandarua MCAs over alleged graft

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