The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against nine National Treasury officials and business people for allegedly embezzling Sh1.5 billion from a government program.

• Sh1.5 billion allegedly embezzled from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovation and Technologies (PROFIT).
• Key individuals include Programme Coordinator John Ngure Kabutha and Namwel Moturi Motanya, head of the Accounting Unit.
• Charges include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, financial misconduct, and money laundering.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a report highlighting governance weaknesses and potential corruption loopholes in Kenya's co-operative sector, urging for immediate reforms.

• The report, presented to the State Department for Co-operatives on Tuesday, August 18, identified gaps in governance and internal controls.
• Key organizations reviewed include the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited (New KCC), and the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU).
• The findings coincide with concerns over a new delegate-based governance system in large co-operative societies, which some members fear will limit their participation in decision-making.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested 9 individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project.

• Sh1.57 billion suspected to have been misappropriated.
• 9 people arrested by the EACC.
• The funds were designated for the IFAD project.

Nine senior officials from the National Treasury are set to be arraigned in court tomorrow following an investigation into alleged embezzlement totaling Sh1.5 billion.

• The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved the prosecution after finding sufficient evidence.
• The accused are senior Treasury officials.
• The alleged embezzlement involves Sh1.5 billion.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has given the go-ahead for charges to be filed against nine individuals apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

• The suspects are accused of involvement in an alleged fraud amounting to Sh1.57 billion.
• The Director of Public Prosecutions is the key approving authority.
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is the arresting body.

President William Ruto has denied allegations of a Sh104 billion contract for the Social Health Authority (SHA) technology system involving Safaricom and Apeiro Limited.

• The claimed contract amount was Sh104 billion.
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and Digital Health Agency Chief Executive Anthony Lenaiyara.
• The government claims it has engaged investors for a digital system to improve transparency and accountability in SHA services, rather than purchasing the technology outright.