Nine governors under EACC investigation over county funds theft
EACC chairperson Dr. David Oginde said on Tuesday that governors are leading in the misuse of county funds
EACC chairperson Dr. David Oginde said on Tuesday that governors are leading in the misuse of county funds
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The most corruption-prone services under the national government were found to be tendering, teacher placements by the Teachers Service Commission, land matters, and employment in government bodies.
According to the National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024, corruption is now ranked as the second biggest problem in the country after unemployment
The Ministry of Health ranked second in reported incidents, with 19.7% of interactions involving unethical practices, while the National Treasury followed at 5.8%, a distant third.
The report shows that the government institutions where the largest bribes were paid on average include the Kenya Wildlife Service (Sh200,000), National Social Security Fund (Sh47,129), and the National Treasur...
PSC noted that the review is entirely voluntary, signalling a new culture of proactiveness in dealing with institutional weaknesses.
The land, which belongs to the Kenya Airports Authority, was subdivided and transferred without a valid Physical Development Plan, lacked any formal application, and was not subjected to statutory fees.
Justice Chacha Mwita granted the order on Thursday following an urgent application filed by the governor’s legal team under a certificate of urgency.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud noted that a majority of corruption investigations handled by the agency arise from fraudulent procurement processes.
EACC chairperson David Oginde said fighting corruption is key to protecting the nation’s resources and ensuring fairness in development across all communities.
The commission cautioned that any official found to have participated in or facilitated unlawful payments would bear full responsibility.