The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has conducted search operations targeting senior officials at the State Department for Sports over allegations of unlawful acquisition of Sh3.8 billion in public funds.
The operation took place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, and involved searches at residences and offices of public officials and private individuals in Nairobi, Nanyuki, Machakos, Kiambu, and Nyeri counties.
The searches were carried out under court-issued warrants.
EACC said the investigation is focused on allegations that Sh3,800,563,277 was illegally acquired during the 2020/2021 and 2025/2026 financial years.
The suspects are believed to have abused their positions to embezzle public funds through collusion and procurement fraud.
Those under investigation include Senior Assistant Commissioner of Sports Caroline Muthoni Kariuki, Deputy Accountant General for ASALs and Regional Development Otis Mutwiri Nturibi, and David Muasya Musau, an accountant at the State Department for Sports.
Others being investigated are Dickson Kibunyi Mahia, a director of Turkenya Tours & Safaris Limited and Afromerch Travel Kenya Limited, and Maureen Wangui Wambugu, a director of Smart Flows Travel Limited.
During the operation, investigators recovered Sh3.58 million in cash, land ownership documents, motor vehicles, and other materials believed to be key evidence in the case.
The commission said the items would support the investigation.
After the searches, the individuals of interest were taken to EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi to record statements.
EACC stated that once investigations are complete, appropriate action will be taken. This may include prosecution of suspects or recovery of unexplained wealth and proceeds of corruption.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption and protecting public resources.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is mandated to investigate corruption, recover stolen public assets, and promote integrity in public service, as set out in the Constitution and various laws.
The commission is responsible for probing allegations of corruption, economic crimes, and abuse of office. After investigations, it forwards files to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for possible charges.
EACC also plays a preventive role by reviewing systems in government institutions to seal loopholes that enable theft of public funds. It advises public offices on how to improve transparency and accountability.
Part of its work includes enforcing Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. The commission monitors public officials to ensure they comply with the Leadership and Integrity Act and the Public Officer Ethics Act.
The agency is further tasked with tracing, freezing, and recovering assets suspected to have been acquired through corruption. This includes land, cash and property obtained using public funds.
Its mandate is anchored in Article 79 of the Constitution, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011, and the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
