EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud. [File, Standard]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92 million.
The money, according to the commission, was paid by the Turkana County Government to two companies linked to the devolved unit's officials and their partners.
They are suspected of using companies of their associates to benefit unfairly from the county.
EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects are facing investigations over alleged conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime involving Sh92,058,890.
Those arrested included a senior Assistant Community Health Officer in the Turkana County Government, Betty Asimit, Moses Apua, who is the director of Apuco Holdings Group Limited and Chosi Nakucho, an employee of Mary’s Meals Kenya.
“In addition to the criminal proceedings, the Commission will pursue the recovery and forfeiture of public funds and assets established to have been acquired through corrupt conduct or other unlawful means,” Mohamud said.
The three are expected to be arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Eldoret on Thursday, Mohamud said in the statement.