
EACC goes after MP who awarded tenders worth KSH 51.4 million to his daughters
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 1 year ago
A sitting Member of Parliament together with his two daughters are among the key suspects recommended for prosecution in the latest Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) quarterly report.
According to the report published on February 23, the politician was recommended for prosecution after the Commission launched investigations into allegations of procurement irregularities at his constituency amounting to Ksh51.4 million.
EACC further reported that the MP used his office to award tenders to his children and close associates. The tenders in question were allegedly for the construction of classrooms, event hosting, and roadworks in the constituency.
Of interest to EACC was the revelation that the said constituency awarded various tenders to four companies associated with the MP's daughter.
It was also established that several payments were made to the companies for projects undertaken within the constituency.
The MP in question is said to have received a total of Ksh10.5 million either directly or indirectly from companies associated with his daughter and other close associates.
Investigations further revealed that the MP was a signatory to a bank account in one of the company's agencies.
Having concluded the investigations on October 12, 2023, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the MP, the fund account manager, and the directors of the four companies.
EACC recommended arrest on two counts of conflict of interest contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
The investigative body further recommended the MP be charged with five counts of unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, of 2003.
On top of this, EACC further recommended the MP be charged with one count of Abuse of Office contrary to Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
ODPP in its response, further returned the inquiry file to EACC recommending further investigations on December 6, 2023.
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