EACC raids homes, offices of Nyamira Governor Nyaribo over Ksh.382M corruption scandal

According to the EACC, the raids are part of ongoing investigations into the irregular procurement and award of a Ksh.382 million contract for the construction of the Nyamira County Government offices. 

The contract was awarded to Spentech Engineering Limited, which is alleged to have received payments far exceeding the value of work completed.

Preliminary valuation reports by the anti-graft agency also revealed significant loss of public funds and lack of value for money in the project. 

In addition, the commission is investigating allegations that Governor Nyaribo irregularly authorised payments to himself totalling Ksh.18 million, comprising Ksh.5 million as ex gratia payment and Ksh.13 million as house allowance reimbursement.

The search operations were conducted in Nyamira, Kisii, and Nairobi Counties, with EACC officers seeking to recover documents and digital evidence in line with the ongoing investigations.

EACC listed other persons of interest in the probe, including Lameck Machuki Nyariki, Director of Housing and Physical Planning, Peris Mose, Director of Roads (formerly Head of Procurement), Asberth Maobe, Chief Officer, Finance and Accounting Services and Josphat Oruru, Chief Officer, Roads, Transport & Public Works. 

The raids, according to EACC, form part of efforts to secure evidence before possible arrests and prosecutions.